Gambia–Russia relations explained

Gambian–Russian relations (Russian: Российско-гамбийские отношения) are the bilateral relationship between the two countries, the Gambia and Russia. Both countries have established diplomatic relations on July 17, 1965. Diplomatic relations were later established once again after the breakup of the Soviet Union.

Relations

The Gambia maintains an embassy in Moscow, although former President Yahya Jammeh closed it for a time during the 2016–17 Gambian constitutional crisis.^[1] Russia has no corresponding embassy in Banjul,^[2] but the Russian embassy in Dakar in neighboring Senegal also represents Russian interests in the Gambia.^[3] There is also an Honorary Consulate.^[4] The Gambia and Russia have signed a cooperative military agreement for training^[5] and a visa waiver agreement for diplomats.^[6] the Gambia and Russia are also mutual participants in a number of international multilateral treaties and organizations.^[7]

Since independence, the Gambia has sent students for training Soviet and Russian universities such as the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.

See also

• Foreign relations of the Gambia
• Foreign relations of Russia
• Romanov Empire (micronation)

External links

• Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia to the Russian Federation
• Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Senegal - also responsible for Russian interests in the Gambia (in Russian)
• Honorary Consulate of Russia in The Gambia

Notes and References

1. News: Phatey. Sam. Gambia’s embassy in Russia closed: sources. 8 March 2018. smbc News. 28 April 2017.
2. Web site: Gambia Embassies & Consulates. EmbassyPages.com. 8 March 2018.
3. Web site: Посольство Российской Федерации в Республике Сенегал и в Республике Гамбия по совместительству. Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Senegal and in the Republic of the Gambia in combination. The Russian Federation. 8 March 2018. ru.
4. News: Cementing Gambia-Russia ties. 8 March 2018. The Point (newspaper). 12 July 2016.
5. News: African Defense. Gambia, Russia sign Cooperative Military Agreement. 8 March 2018. The Point (newspaper). 15 September 2016.
6. News: Akwei. Ismail. The Gambia signs visa waiver agreement with Russia. 8 March 2018. AfricaNews. 7 May 2017.
7. Web site: Field Listing :: International Organization Participation. https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004135/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2107.html#ga. dead. June 13, 2007. CIA World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. 8 March 2018.