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The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, welcomed the opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in Freetown.
Describing the development as an important step toward stronger diplomatic, trade, and regional cooperation between Sierra Leone and Côte d’Ivoire.
The event followed the presentation of his instruments of office by Côte d’Ivoire’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Liberia and Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Madam M’Brah A. Georgette. The ceremony brought together government ministers, members of parliament, diplomats, representatives of international organizations, and members of the consular corps.
In his remarks, Mr. Sachdeva said he was honoured by the appointment and pledged to serve with integrity, dedication and respect for the values of peace, unity and prosperity. He thanked the President of Côte d’Ivoire, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador Georgette for the confidence placed in him.
He also thanked the Government and people of Sierra Leone for their warm welcome and said he would work to expand cooperation in trade, culture, education, and people-to-people engagement. He assured members of the Ivorian community in Sierra Leone that his office would remain open to support and protect their interests.
Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh also welcomed Côte d’Ivoire’s stronger diplomatic presence in Sierra Leone, saying the move aligned with broader regional goals under ECOWAS and the Mano River Union.
He said both countries were already linked through growing trade and regional energy cooperation, including the CLSG transmission line connecting Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Dr. Sengeh further called for renewed efforts to restore Air Côte d’Ivoire flights to Sierra Leone, describing direct air links between Freetown and Abidjan as vital to improving travel, commerce and bilateral engagement.
Finally, officials at the ceremony said the appointment of an honorary consul would help deepen relations between Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone at a time when both countries are pursuing closer regional integration and stronger economic cooperation.
