In a statement to the press following the meeting, Tangara welcomed the excellent relations between Morocco and The Gambia, commending the Kingdom's considerable support, under the leadership of His Majesty the King, for the success of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit, scheduled for May 4 and 5 in Gambia.

He reiterated Gambia's willingness to work hand in hand with Morocco to achieve the goals set for a prosperous, united and stable Africa, stressing the importance of the Royal Atlantic Initiative, which guarantees stability and prosperity.

Gambia’s top diplomat also took the opportunity to reaffirm his country's support for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Moroccan Sahara