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Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, Salamu Koroma, has met with Turkish and Iranian business leaders to discuss bringing major industrial projects to Sierra Leone.
The meeting took place shortly after the Third Iran-Africa International Economic Cooperation Summit, held in Tehran and Isfahan. Ambassador Koroma sat down with Mr. Mohammad Reza Ayyazi, who leads TUBA Company (based in Turkey) and works with the Petrochemical Management Team (PMT Co.) in Iran.
Ayyazi shared plans to invest in a range of industries in Sierra Leone. These include gas and petrochemical refineries, solar energy plants, AI-based security equipment, and clean water systems. One of the key proposals was a water treatment system using reverse osmosis (R.O.) technology. According to Ayyazi, the system uses very little energy and land, requires only a small team to run, and can clean up to 90% of the water it processes.
He also said the companies are ready to share technical knowledge, train local workers, and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work with both government and private sector partners in Sierra Leone.
Ambassador Koroma welcomed the business interest and said Sierra Leone is open to serious investment partnerships. He pointed out the country’s focus on growing its industrial base and rebuilding its refinery system, and he promised to help connect the firms with key government ministries, especially those in charge of water and agriculture.
He noted that Sierra Leone’s young population, stable security environment, and strong international ties with countries like Turkey and China make it a promising destination for long-term investment. He also mentioned the urgent need to improve clean water access and strengthen agricultural infrastructure.
The ambassador added that Sierra Leone is ready to build stronger economic partnerships with Iran and other global partners to create more opportunities for its people.
This meeting builds on the momentum from the recent Iran-Africa summit and marks another step in Sierra Leone’s drive to attract new investments.
