VP Juldeh Jalloh Reaffirms Regional Security Ties During Official Visit to Côte d’Ivoire
Sia Lucy Kannah Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, bolstered bilateral defense ties and reinforced regional security cooperation between Sierra Leone and Côte d’Ivoire.
Upon his arrival, VP Jalloh was warmly received by Côte d’Ivoire’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, H.E. Téné Birahima Ouattara. The high-level diplomatic engagement underscores the longstanding partnership between the two West African nations as they work to address shared security challenges across the sub-region.
During initial discussions, Vice President Jalloh expressed the Sierra Leonean government’s deep appreciation to Côte d’Ivoire for its sustained technical and institutional support. He specifically highlighted the value of ongoing capacity-building and professional training opportunities provided to Sierra Leonean military and police personnel.
VP, Jalloh further commended Ivorian authorities for opening access to the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism (AILCT) in Jacqueville. The academy has played a pivotal role in enhancing the operational readiness and specialized capabilities of Sierra Leone’s security forces in countering emerging regional threats.
Both nations reaffirmed their shared commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and professional excellence within their respective security sectors.
While in Abidjan, Vice President Jalloh is also scheduled to deliver a special diplomatic message from Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, to his Ivorian counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara, further cementing the close ties between Freetown and Abidjan.