President Bio Begins Crucial U.S. Visit to Strengthen Diplomatic and Economic Relations

His Excellency, President Rtd. Brigadier Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, has arrived in Washington, D.C. for a critical one-day working visit ahead of his participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The President and his high-level delegation, including Finance Minister Sheku Fantamadi Bangura and Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the U.S., Sidique Abou-Bakarr Wai, were welcomed at Dulles International Airport.


During his stay, President Bio will engage in key discussions, starting with a high-level meeting with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These talks will focus on Sierra Leone’s economic recovery efforts, financial cooperation, and continued support from the IMF to bolster the country's development agenda.

In addition to the IMF meeting, President Bio will hold bilateral discussions with Ambassador Molly Phee, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. Their conversation will likely cover trade, security, and the strengthening of U.S.-Africa relations. These diplomatic exchanges reflect President Bio’s commitment to reinforcing Sierra Leone’s international partnerships and securing economic opportunities for the nation.


A key event during this visit will be the trade and investment roundtable at the Fairmont Hotel. This roundtable, with the participation of U.S. government trade and investment agencies, provides an opportunity for President Bio to highlight Sierra Leone’s investment potential, particularly in emerging sectors like agriculture and energy.

Sierra Leone’s delegation, led by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, will also engage with John Tomaszewski and other staff members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This meeting is expected to strengthen legislative cooperation between the two countries, promoting deeper bilateral relations.


President Bio's stay in Washington will conclude on September 21, 2024, as he heads to New York to address the UNGA. While there, he will meet with Congressman Gregory Meeks, a ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton. These engagements will focus on advancing Sierra Leone’s global agenda and promoting key development initiatives.


This visit underscores President Bio’s proactive leadership in securing international partnerships to drive Sierra Leone’s economic growth and development.

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