Information Minister Chernor Bah Bids Farewell to Chinese Ambassador Qing

The Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Wang Qing, on Thursday, 20th November 2025, paid a farewell visit to the Minister of Information and Civic Education, Hon. Chernor Bah, at his office in Freetown.

Ambassador Wang’s two-and-a-half-year diplomatic tenure has come to an end. During the engagement, he expressed deep gratitude to the Minister and the entire Ministry for the cordial partnership and strong friendship they had built over the years.

He reflected on his engagements with the Minister since the establishment of the Ministry in 2023, highlighting various programmes, initiatives and collaborative activities that strengthened relations between the Ministry and the Chinese Embassy.

The Ambassador also commended the Ministry for its professionalism and cooperation, noting that Sierra Leone had become a “second home” to him. He assured the Minister that China’s support to the Ministry would continue, adding that his successor would build on the strong foundation already laid.

In his response, Minister Chernor Bah expressed heartfelt appreciation and surprise at the Ambassador’s imminent departure, noting that he had not expected such short notice. He thanked Ambassador Wang Qing for his warmth, dedication and the outstanding partnership enjoyed throughout his tenure.

The Minister recalled that Ambassador Wang Qing was among the first diplomats to visit him upon his assumption of office in 2023, offering support and a commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. Since then, the Embassy has consistently supported the Ministry through capacity-building trainings for staff and journalists, financial support for refurbishing the Press Conference Room, and several other initiatives that have enhanced the Ministry’s growth and effectiveness.

Minister Bah concluded by extending profound gratitude to Ambassador Wang Qing, wishing him well in his new assignment and reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the longstanding friendship between Sierra Leone and the People’s Republic of China.