Post a comment The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has highlighted major investment opportunities in the country’s maritime sector during the Sierra Leone Trade & Cultural Forum 2025, held in Dongguan City in the People’s Republic of China.
The forum, organized by the Embassy of Sierra Leone in China, ran under the theme “Bridging Countries & Building Future – Sierra Leone Investment Opportunities.”
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to China, Dr. Abu Bakarr Karim, told participants that the country is ready to welcome increased Chinese investment. He encouraged Chinese businesses to expand into Sierra Leone, stressing that such partnerships would strengthen bilateral relations and create mutual benefits for both nations.
Representing the Ports Authority, Deputy Director General Judith B. Kosseh described the forum as a platform filled with “bankable investment opportunities” for Chinese investors.
She conveyed greetings from Director General Yankuba Askia Bio, who could not attend due to official engagements. Kosseh said the Ports Authority remains committed to building partnerships that will help transform Sierra Leone into a competitive maritime hub in West Africa.
During a panel discussion, the Authority’s Director of Research, Planning and Development, Abubakarr Sidique Kamara Esq., said Sierra Leone’s strategic location makes it an important entry point for regional and international trade.
He pointed to the central role of the Freetown Port and outlined investment prospects in logistics, industrial development, technology, and the blue economy. Kamara noted that investors stand to gain substantial returns while helping position Sierra Leone as a maritime gateway for West Africa and beyond.
The forum is seen as a significant step in advancing economic cooperation between Sierra Leone and China, with SLPHA positioning itself as a key driver of trade, investment, and sustainable maritime growth.
