Sierra Leone ambassador presents credentials in Tunisia
His Excellency Alhaji Abubakarr Jalloh, Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the Republic of Libya and also accredited to the Republic of Malta among others, presented his letter of credence to His Excellency Dr. Moncef Marzouki President of the Republic of Tunisia, on Thursday 28th November, 2013.
During the presentation, His Excellency Alhaji Jalloh expressed his honour and gratitude for being the second Sierra Leonean envoy to present letters of credence as Ambassador, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Sierra Leone, to the Republic of Tunisia.
Ambassador Alhaji Abubakarr Jalloh was accompanied by the Head of Chancery Mr. Momodu Wurie, The occasion was full of pageantry.
l-r Momodu A Wurie Head of Chancery Sierra Leone Embassy Libya, His Excellency Alhaji Abubakarr Jalloh, and His Excellency the President of African Development Bank
In receiving the letter of credence, His Excellency Dr. Moncef Marzouki expressed his deepest thanks and appreciation to His Brother and Colleague His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone for accrediting Alhaji Abubakarr Jalloh to Tunisia as non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. He said this will go a long way to strengthening the bilateral relation between Tunisia and Sierra Leone.
In the ensuing discussions, Alhaji Abubakarr Jalloh conveyed heartfelt greetings and kind sentiments from His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma to his colleague, Dr. Moncef Marzouki. Alhaji Abubakarr Jalloh informed his host that Sierra Leone has achieved political stability under the leadership of President Ernest Bai Koroma, the country is also making meaningful strides towards socio-economic development.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and His Excellency Alhaji Abubakarr Jalloh
Ambassador Alhaji Jalloh further informed that President Koroma on his assumption of office he promised the people of Sierra Leone that his government will explore all avenues to improve on the energy situation, as he believed that sustainable energy will provide the springboard for economic growth in any country. He further gave a brief explanation on the bilateral relations between the two countries including:
POLITICAL:
Alhaji Abubakarr Jalloh talked about the ongoing political transition in Tunisia, and the leadership role which the Tunisian people have demonstrated both in Africa and the Arab world to promote Democracy. The government and the people of Sierra Leone fully behind the course of the Tunisian people.
He also talked about regional organizations as in CEN- SAD of which both countries are members with a common determination to combat terrorism, arms proliferation, illegal migration and above all to ensure sustainable development and security in CEN-SAD space.
With regard to the African Union, Ambassador Jalloh highlighted the current role His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma is playing as chairman of the African Union Committee of Ten (C10 )Heads of state, charged with the responsibility to champion the reform of the United Nations Security council aimed at the African Continent to have a seat at the United Nation Security Council (UNSC).
Economic:-
Ambassador Jalloh talked briefly on Sierra Leone economic potentials including the mining sector, Iron ore, Bauxite, rutile, diamonds and recently oil discovery.
The Sierra Leone envoy further talked about Education; as Tunisia is known to have highly established educational institutions which Sierra Leone could possibly benefit.
In conclusion, His Excellency Dr. Moncef Marzouki expressed his delight in receiving the Sierra Leone envoy and further reiterated the need to strengthen bilateral relations in the areas of economic and technical cooperation for the benefit of both countries.
AFRICA DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB)
After the presentation of his credentials, Ambassador Jalloh had a meeting with the African Development Bank (ADB) President H.E. Donald Kaberuka. During the their meeting they discussed development projects such as the (MRU) electricity project for Sierra Leone, Liberia Guinea, Ivory Cost, Health and Agriculture project undertaken by the Aferica Development Bank (ADB) were among other discussed.
By Mohamed Sarrah Conteh, Sierra Leone Embassy, Libya
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