AYV News, March 19, 2025
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has received Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama in Sierra Leone for an official visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two West African nations. The visit is expected to deepen cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and regional affairs.
Director of Communications in the Office of the President, Sierra Leone, Myk Berewa said the visit is designed to fortify the bonds between the two West African countries, adding that the journey holds the promise of enhancing collaboration in trade, infrastructure, and regional challenges.
He said conversations between the two leaders will explore a variety of shared interests, focusing on economic collaborations, improvements in social infrastructure, and cooperative initiatives addressing regional concerns, adding that Ghana and Sierra Leone share a rich history of solidarity, characterised by mutual support during difficult times and joint endeavors for development.
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to President Mahama, said discussions between the two leaders would cover areas of mutual interest, including economic partnerships, social infrastructure, and regional collaboration.
Ghana and Sierra Leone have a longstanding relationship, defined by mutual support in times of crisis and joint development efforts. In January 2025, President Julius MaadaBio of Sierra Leone attended President Mahama’sinauguration in Accra, reinforcing the strong ties between the two countries.
President Mahama’s visit is expected to build on this relationship, promoting economic growth and stability in the region. Both nations are key members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and their cooperation is seen as crucial to advancing peace and development in West Africa.
