Foreign Affairs Minister Swaray Engages Heads of Chancery to Strengthen Foreign Service
Aminata Koroma The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mohamed Rahman Swaray, on Monday, 26 October 2026, held a virtual meeting with Heads of Chancery across Sierra Leone’s diplomatic missions abroad to communicate his ministerial priorities and reinforce a shared commitment to a more effective, accountable and results-oriented Foreign Service.
The engagement, held while the minister was in Accra, Ghana, followed earlier consultations with Sierra Leone’s Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic Missions.
It reflects his commitment to ensuring that leadership at all levels of the country’s diplomatic missions remains aligned with Sierra Leone’s foreign policy direction and national development aspirations.
During the meeting, Minister Swaray emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation, advancing economic diplomacy, promoting investment opportunities, enhancing diaspora engagement, and improving professionalism, accountability and efficiency across the country’s diplomatic missions.
He also underscored the critical role of Heads of Chancery in strengthening institutional coordination, ensuring prudent resource management and translating diplomatic priorities into measurable outcomes that benefit Sierra Leone and its people.
As the country continues to advance the vision of President Dr Julius Maada Bio, the minister reaffirmed his commitment to building a cohesive, responsive and high-performing Foreign Service capable of delivering meaningful results and strengthening Sierra Leone’s standing in the international community.
He stressed that the country’s diplomacy must remain purposeful, coordinated, and results-driven, and called for continued collaboration, professionalism, unity, and renewed determination to advance Sierra Leone’s national interests abroad.