Taipei - Gambian President Yayah A. J. J. Jammeh arrived in Taiwan Monday for a four-day visit to boost diplomatic ties between Gambia and Taiwan.

During the visit, Jammeh will meet with President Ma Ying-jeou to discuss international affairs and issues of common interest, the Foreign Ministry said.

The Gambian delegation will also visit the Council of Agriculture, Central Police University, Taipei National University of the Arts, National Kaohsiung Hospitality College, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Aeon Lighting Technology Inc., Kaohsiung Dream Mall and other establishments, it added.

Members of the Gambian delegation include Minister of Foreign Affairs and Gambians Abroad Omar A. Touray, Minister of Fisheries and Water Resources Yankuba Touray, Minister of Trade, Industry and Employment Abdou Kolley as well as Minister of Tourism and Culture Ms Nancy Nije.

Gambia is one of the 23 countries which recognize Taiwan, formally called the Republic of China.

More than 170 counties recognize China and see Taiwan as part of China, but some of them maintain trade and cultural ties with Taiwan. (dpa)