As part of this strategy, Russia intends to open embassies in The Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Togo, South Sudan, Niger, and the Comoros. Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, stated during the inauguration of the new department that Russia is returning to Africa. As part of its reopening to Africa, Russia plans to soon reopen embassies that were closed years ago in Liberia, neighbouring Sierra Leone, Gambia, Togo, Niger, the Comoros, and South Sudan.

The Gambia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Momodou Tangara, has informed the National Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee about plans to open new embassies in Berlin, Stockholm, and Tokyo. The fact-finding missions for these proposed embassies have been successfully conducted and approved, with the reports sent to the Office of the President for further directives. Minister Tangara also updated the committee on the Foreign Service Bill, which is expected to be finalized and submitted for enactment by the National Assembly by the end of 2025.

The Gambia is in the process of establishing embassies in Berlin, Stockholm, and Tokyo, with fact-finding missions completed and reports submitted to the President's Office for further directives. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, along with other departments, are involved in the delegations for these missions. Germany is prioritized due to the challenges faced from the country and the recent opening of a German embassy in The Gambia.