On Saturday evening, Musa Al-Koni, a member of the Libyan Presidential Council, officially reopened the “Atlanta” Hotel in the Gambian capital of Banjul following a complete maintenance overhaul.
According to a statement released on Facebook by the Libyan Presidential Council, the grand reopening was attended by Gambia’s Ministers of Tourism and Economic Investment, the Mayor of Banjul, and the President of the Turkish Investors Association in Africa.
Situated along the Atlantic Ocean, the “Atlanta” Hotel is one of Libya’s overseas investment projects and is classified as a 5-star establishment. It has previously played a vital role in hosting delegations during the summit of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference held in Gambia.
The Presidential Council’s statement further noted that the hotel will be operated and maintained in collaboration with a leading Turkish company specializing in managing premier global hotels.
Musa Al-Koni is also participating in the fifteenth summit of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, taking place in Banjul.
In December 2017, the Libyan African Investment Company announced the reactivation of its “Atlantic” Hotel in the Gambian capital following several years of government seizure, initiating significant maintenance and rehabilitation efforts at that time.
Notably, Al-Koni attended the 15th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which commenced on Saturday in the Gambian capital, Banjul.
According to a statement from the Presidential Council, the summit is themed “Promoting Unity and Solidarity through Dialogue for Sustainable Development” and will continue through Sunday.
The summit is addressing key political issues facing the Islamic world, with a particular focus on the Palestinian cause. Discussions are also covering topics related to youth, women, families, science, technology, media, and the conditions of Muslim communities in non-member states.
The summit is also delving into issues such as combating hate speech, Islamophobia, enhancing dialogue, climate change, and food security.
In a significant sideline meeting, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Musa Al-Koni. Ahmed Abu Zeid, spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted Egypt’s commitment to supporting the unity and cohesion of Libya’s Presidential Council as part of the historic ties between the two nations.
