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Turkish ambassador received by Bissau-Guinean counterpart in The Gambia

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Guinea-Bissau’s ambassador to The Gambia, Luís Camará de Barros, received his new Turkish counterpart, Özgür Gökmen, in Banjul. The two diplomats discussed bilateral cooperation, their historic ties and the functioning of the diplomatic community, according to a note from the Bissau-Guinean embassy relayed by ANG.

Guinea-Bissau’s ambassador to The Gambia, Luís Camará de Barros, received Turkey’s new ambassador to The Gambia, Özgür Gökmen, on Monday 12 October. Gökmen arrived in Banjul about two weeks ago, according to a note from the Bissau-Guinean embassy sent to the ANG news agency.

The two diplomats discussed bilateral cooperation, the historic ties of friendship and solidarity between Guinea-Bissau and Turkey. They also exchanged views on the daily activities and functioning of the diplomatic community in The Gambia. Luís Camará de Barros, dean of the diplomatic corps in The Gambia, wished his Turkish counterpart every success, according to the same note.

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