Iranian Ambassador Invites Sierra Leone Speaker to Lead Parliamentary Delegation to Tehran
Sia Lucy Kannah Iranian Ambassador to Sierra Leone Javad Dehghan has invited Speaker of Parliament Segepoh Solomon Thomas to lead a parliamentary delegation to Tehran as part of efforts to strengthen legislative relations between the two countries.
The invitation was extended during a courtesy visit by Dehghan to Speaker Thomas, where discussions focused on expanding parliamentary cooperation, diplomatic engagement and bilateral relations.
The meeting was attended by Opposition Leader Abdul Kargbo and Deputy Opposition Leader Daniel Brima Koroma.
During the engagement, Dehghan invited Thomas to meet his Iranian counterpart and visit the Iranian Parliament, expressing his country’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with Sierra Leone through parliamentary exchanges, diplomacy and economic development.
The ambassador also acknowledged the Sierra Leone–Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group and pledged support for efforts to revitalise the group as a platform for strengthening legislative engagement between the two countries.
He further briefed the parliamentary leaders on challenges facing Iran amid regional tensions, including the implications of the conflict involving the United States and Israel. He described Iran as committed to dialogue, mutual respect and international cooperation.
In response, Speaker Thomas thanked the ambassador for the visit and welcomed him to Parliament and Sierra Leone. He noted the longstanding relations between the two countries and reaffirmed the Sixth Parliament’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties.
Thomas expressed his willingness to meet with the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and lead a delegation to Tehran at a mutually convenient time. He also reiterated Parliament’s commitment to peace, parliamentary diplomacy and South-South cooperation.
The engagement concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening parliamentary friendship and promoting legislative exchanges between Sierra Leone and Iran.