By Mariatou Ngum & Mbye

As the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance draws to a close in Beijing, His Excellency Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow has described the mission as a major success not only for the forum itself, but for the vital connections and opportunities for collaboration it has opened up for The Gambia.

Speaking to our media team, H.E. the Vice President highlighted several key takeaways from the delegation’s visits, including China’s impressive zero-carbon port operations, the Luban Workshop’s model for technical and vocational education, and the Tianjin Eco-City’s smart governance system all areas he intends to explore for collaboration upon returning to Banjul.

On The Gambia’s environmental commitments, the Vice President reaffirmed the government’s ambition, pointing to the Jambur Solar Plant, the new 50-megawatt Soma Solar Plant, and an additional 100 megawatts of solar energy in the pipeline as evidence of the country’s serious transition away from fossil fuels.

H.E. the Vice President also expressed deep admiration for China’s demonstrated commitment to development, noting that what delegates witnessed on the ground including the transformation of villages from poverty to prosperity was reflected in the voices of nearly 400 delegates gathered from across the world.

Finally, H.E. the Vice President extended sincere gratitude to the Chinese authorities for the exceptional preparation and warm reception accorded to the Gambian delegation, and to the Gambian Embassy team in Beijing for their unwavering support throughout the mission.

The Gambia goes home energised, hopeful, and ready to translate these engagements into lasting progress.