The interdependency of states in today’s world is so crucial that no nation can afford to stand isolated. This is even truer in relation to small countries like The Gambia to whom international relations provide greater safeguard to national security, territorial sovereignty and independence.

• The UDP shall:
  Preserve and maintain the independence and territorial sovereignty of The Gambia;
• Protect and promote the interest of The Gambia in all bi-lateral and multi-lateral institutions and forum in line with the wishes and aspirations of the Gambian People;
• Encourage and maintain friendship with all nations that are members of the United Nations;
• Adhere to the one China policy and strengthen bi-lateral ties with the People’s Republic of China;
• Work to regain Gambia’s respected lost image in the international community and strengthen bi-lateral ties with all our traditional allies and development partners including the European Union, the United States of America and all countries of the Commonwealth.