His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has departed Freetown today for a one-day working visit to Burkina Faso.

President Bio will meet with the Head of State of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to strengthen the fraternal relations between Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso.

During the visit, the leaders are expected to discuss regional challenges and reinforce their shared commitment to regional security, development and unity of West Africa.