Courtesy Visit of Turkish Ambassador-Designate to Sierra Leone, H.E. Yusuf Burak Rende, to the Sierra Leone Embassy
In a gesture of strengthening diplomatic and economic relations, the Ambassador-Designate of Türkiye to the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Yusuf Burak Rende, paid a courtesy visit to the Sierra Leone Embassy, warmly received by Her Excellency Dr. Francess Virginia Anderson (PhD), Ambassador-Designate of Sierra Leone to Türkiye.
The visit began with an exchange of mutual pleasantries, emphasizing the commitment of both nations to fostering a stronger bilateral partnership. H.E. Yusuf Burak Rende expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet and outlined his key priorities to enhance collaboration, focusing on trade and investment, the energy and health sectors, as well as exploring new avenues for cooperation in Sierra Leone. Drawing from his extensive experience in the energy sector during his previous service in Paris and Geneva, Ambassador Rende expressed his eagerness to apply his knowledge and contribute to Sierra Leone’s development goals in similar ways.
Dr. Francess Virginia Anderson (PhD) assured Ambassador Rende of her full support to ensure his smooth transition to Freetown. She affirmed her commitment to strengthening ties in trade, health, and energy to attract increased foreign direct investment. Additionally, Ambassador Anderson shared her plans to host an investment summit and welcomed Ambassador Rende’s collaboration and support to ensure the summit’s success in promoting Sierra Leone as an attractive investment destination.
The visit concluded with the exchange of gifts and warm pleasantries, reflecting a shared optimism for future engagements that will enhance the relationship between Türkiye and Sierra Leone. Both Ambassadors look forward to ongoing dialogue and cooperative efforts to advance the shared goals of their respective nations.
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