Chief Minister Moinina David Sengeh Meets Former British PM Tony Blair to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Key Discussions on Investments and Strategic Partnerships
Chief Minister Moinina David Sengeh of Sierra Leone held a significant meeting with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Friday, May 16th. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom.
Key agenda items included:
- Investment opportunities in Sierra Leone
- Debt interest rates and financial support
- Establishing high-level bilateral engagements
Sierra Leone Designated as Strategic Priority Country
Following productive talks with British International Investment (BII), Chief Minister Sengeh announced that Sierra Leone has been identified as a “strategic priority” country for BII. This designation means the investment organization plans to significantly increase its current $100 million exposure in Sierra Leone.
Economic Sectors Set to Benefit
The increased investment will particularly benefit several key sectors:
- Agriculture
- Financial services
- Manufacturing
- Infrastructure development
- Energy
“We are promoting trade and investment as a strategic bilateral tool. We also agreed on an exciting event in Sierra Leone to be announced later,” stated Chief Minister Sengeh.
Additional Discussion Topics
The meeting also covered:
- Support from the Tony Blair Institute to Sierra Leone’s government
- New investment opportunities in the country
- Social media monetization in Sierra Leone
Chief Minister Sengeh praised his relationship with Tony Blair, recommending the former PM’s book “On Leadership” as essential reading for 21st-century leaders.