Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh welcomed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal at Lungi International Airport during his first official visit to Sierra Leone.

The visit aims to build on discussions held in Senegal on April 22, 2024, focused on food and energy sovereignty, as well as the potential development of a mineral hub.

During his stay, Prime Minister Sonko is scheduled to meet with President Julius Maada Bio to discuss various topics, including the establishment of a mineral processing hub in Sierra Leone, energy collaboration, and enhancing trade and private sector partnerships.

Additionally, Prime Minister Sonko will tour Sierra Leone’s mining locations, where presentations from the mining and energy sectors will take place, culminating in the signing of a joint communiqué and memorandum of understanding. Further details regarding the visit will be announced.