Gambian president sends message to Moroccan king

Originally published January 15, 2000

King Mohammed VI received on Friday visiting Gambian Foreign Minister Lamine Sedat Jobe, who handed him a message from President Haj Yahya Jammeh.

The Gambian official, who arrived on Thursday in Morocco, reviewed with Moroccan officials means of developing cooperation between the two African countries.

Gambia said it was interested in Moroccan experience in processing industries, especially the agro-food industry. Jobe also recalled his country's support for Morocco in the Sahara issue and for its bid to host the 2006 World Cup soccer finals.

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