Xi called on both sides to have closer exchanges between governments, political parties and legislative bodies and share experience in national governance.

"China attaches importance to cooperation with Gambia in agriculture, electricity and infrastructure, and is willing to enhance Gambia's capacity for self-development and sustainable development," Xi told Barrow.

Xi proposed more exchanges in culture, education, media, youth, women, health and tourism and joint efforts to build the Confucius Institute to consolidate the popular will of friendship between the two countries.

"China is willing to increase cooperation with Gambia in security and to step up communication and coordination in international and regional affairs to contribute to peace and stability in west Africa," Xi said.

China aims to build a community with a shared future for mankind and will strengthen solidarity and partnership with developing countries including those from Africa, according to Xi.

"China's cooperation with foreign countries is not attached to any political string. The essence of China-Africa cooperation is to combine China's development with that of Africa to realize win-win cooperation and mutual development," Xi said.

Barrow, who took office in February 2017, thanked Xi for extending him an invitation to visit China for the first time as a head of state.

"It is a sign of support, a sign of giving confidence to our new administration," Barrow told Xi.

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