Xi Jinping sends message to Gambia’s Barrow as China marks 10 years of friendship

On 2026-04-24, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message to Gambian President Adama Barrow marking 10 years of renewed friendship between China and The Gambia. Xi said the relationship was pragmatic and mutually beneficial and signaled continued support for The Gambia's development priorities, including a planned power plant project.