Sekouba Konate, the former interim leader of Guinea Conakry has written to the Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh thanking him for the support he gave to Guinea Conakry, both political and security, during the country's delicate transitional phase. 

The message reads: 
After the transition period following the first democratic presidential elections in Guinea, I wish to hereby emphasize the importance that is my opinion, your consistent support both political and security holds during this delicate phase. I am especially honored by confidence, and recognizing the efforts The Gambia has made in peace and security in the sub-region. 

I have no doubt that despite significant charges that are yours; I would have the chance to reaffirm my deep friendship and my wishes of happiness and peace. Pleas accept, Your Excellency, the President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Army General
Sekouba KONATE
President of the Transition
Interim president of the Republic
Minister of National Defense

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In another development, Rt. Hon. Marina Geli, the minister of Health of Catalonia has sent a letter of condolence to President Jammeh following the sudden demise of Dr Abubacarr Gaye, former minister of Health and Social Welfare.

The message reads:
I am writing to express my sadness on hearing of the premature death of Mr. Abubakarr Gaye. I had the pleasure of knowing him for a brief period while we were working on various healthcare initiatives to establish long term collaboration between The Gambia and Catalonia.

Dr. Gaye had clear ideas of the needs of his country and worked with insight and determination to improve the health of the Gambia population. It was an honour for us to work with him, and he was a great ambassador for the Gambian community in Catalonia, especially in Salt, Girona, bonding the two communities in a common project.

While his untimely death is a blow, the foundations of his work here have already been laid and his work will continue. I would also like to extend my deepest sympathy to his wife and family for whom this loss will be most deeply felt.

RT Hon Marina Geli
Minister of Health 
Catalonia