Guinea-Bissau Embassy observes 53rd Independence Anniversary in Gambia

A statement on the occasion of the 53rd Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau delivered by Hon. Lamin Jabbi Esq. , Minister of Communications and Digital Economy overseeing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia on 29 September 2026 reads: Your Excellency Mr. Luis Domingos Camara de Barros, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau to the Republic of The Gambia, Honourable Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Excellencies and Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, Senior Government Officials, Members of the Guinea-Bissau Community in Banjul, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good evening to you all, It is a great honour and pleasure for me to join you all in commemorating the 53rd Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.

On behalf of His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, the Government and the people of the Republic of The Gambia, I extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency General Horta Inta-A, Transitional President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, and to the Government and people of Guinea-Bissau on this important national occasion. I also take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency, Ambassador Luis Domingos Camara de Barros and your family, the staff of the Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in Banjul, and the entire Guinea-Bissau community in The Gambia. We wish you continued peace, stability, prosperity and success as the people of Guinea-Bissau advance their national aspirations. Your Excellencies, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Guinea-Bissau is a faithful friend, a valued neighbour, a responsible partner and a genuine brother to the…