Freetown, Sierra Leone – Today, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, is on a significant 4-day working visit to the Republic of Sierra Leone hosted by His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone. 

The historic visit marks a pivotal moment in strengthening the enduring ties between the two neighboring nations.

During a formal address at State House in Freetown, President Boakai expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to his delegation, emphasizing the profound historical and cultural connections shared by the two countries.

President Boakai underscored the purpose of his visit: to engage in meaningful dialogue on critical bilateral and regional issues.

“Today, we gather to engage in meaningful dialogue with my esteemed younger brother and counterpart, His Excellency Julius Maada Bio. I am optimistic that under your guidance, Sierra Leone will continue to thrive, reconcile, and foster even greater relations within our region,” President Boakai remarked.

With growing tensions in the West African sub-region, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace and stability.

President Boakai highlighted Liberia’s “ARREST” development initiative, which focuses on Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism, and explored opportunities for aligning it with Sierra Leone’s “Transformative Acceleration Agenda,” which emphasizes food security, human capital development, youth empowerment, technology, infrastructure, and public service reform.

“The relationship between Liberia and Sierra Leone has evolved into a mutually beneficial partnership, enhancing socio-economic growth and strengthening our bilateral ties” he noted.

He urged the peoples of the two countries to together chart a course for continued cooperation that uplifts the their hopes and aspirations, ensuring a secure, prosperous future for all, leaving no one behind.

The discussions concluded with both leaders reaffirming their shared commitment to fostering regional integration through frameworks such as the Mano River Union (MRU), ECOWAS, AU, and the United Nations.

Key issues discussed included regional security, economic integration, and development cooperation.

This visit marks a new chapter in the Liberia-Sierra Leone partnership, signaling a unified vision for a stronger, more resilient West Africa.