The Honourable Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy K. M. Keita, has hosted the President of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Mr. Sultan Ben Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, and his delegation, during their visit to The Gambia as special guests of His Excellency President Adama Barrow from 30 August to 1 September 2026.
A key outcome of the mission was the signing of an additional USD 10 million financing agreement for the 50-kilometre Greater Banjul Roads Project, further strengthening support for critical road infrastructure in the country.
The agreement marks another important milestone in the development cooperation between The Gambia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supporting ongoing efforts to improve road infrastructure within the Greater Banjul Area.
The visit also allowed Minister Keita and the SFD delegation to discuss additional areas of cooperation and future development financing opportunities for The Gambia.
Mr. Al-Marshad was accompanied by the SFD’s Director General of Operations in Africa, Mr. Mohammad Ben Adhan Al-Shammari, and the Director of the Protocol Department, Mr. Faisal Ben Sulaiman Al-Khoushiban.
The Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, remains committed to strengthening strategic partnerships that advance infrastructure development, support economic growth, and improve the lives of Gambians.
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