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VP Juldeh Jalloh Pays Courtesy Visit to Ghana’s Vice President, Discusses Free Trade and Regional Cooperation
Sierra Leone’s Vice President, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice President of Ghana, Her Excellency Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, as part of a working visit to Accra aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting Africa-wide economic collaboration.
Speaking after the engagement, Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh said the visit marked the climax of his official engagements in Ghana, during which he held discussions with senior Government officials, Ghanaian business leaders already operating in Sierra Leone and others who have expressed interest in expanding investments into the country.
He noted that areas attracting interest include gas, digitalization, mining, logistics and general trade, describing them as key sectors capable of supporting sustainable economic growth and expanding regional partnerships.
Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh reaffirmed that Sierra Leone and Ghana have maintained long-standing relations, adding that both countries remain committed to building stronger cooperation that benefits not only their nations but the African continent as a whole.
He also congratulated Prof. Opoku Agyemang on the first anniversary of her swearing-in as Ghana’s Vice President, commending her leadership and collective efforts with the Ghanaian administration to steady the country’s economy over the past year.
Highlighting the relevance of South-South Cooperation (SSC), Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh said it remains vital for Africa as it provides opportunities for emerging countries to exchange resources, technology and knowledge to accelerate development and shared prosperity.
In response, Ghana’s Vice President welcomed Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh and his delegation to Accra, expressing appreciation for the visit and describing it as a clear demonstration of friendship and growing cooperation between both countries.
Prof. Opoku Agyemang emphasized the importance of maintaining strong collaboration and learning from one another with open minds, noting that African countries must continuously work together to strengthen their collective position on the continent and beyond.
She placed special emphasis on free trade, stating that if given adequate attention and commitment, it could significantly improve the lives of Africans, ensuring that the continent’s vast resources are utilized more effectively and responsibly for development.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to working closely to advance cooperation in areas of shared interest and pledged continued support toward strengthening Africa’s development agenda.
Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh was accompanied by Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, along with other diplomatic staff of the Sierra Leone High Commission in Accra.
