A team from the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee visited Sierra Leone for a two-day trip, welcomed by the U.S. Embassy in Freetown.
The delegation engaged in discussions with government ministers, civil society organizations (CSOs), and media representatives, focusing on critical issues such as democracy, governance, the rule of law, human rights, and peace and security both in Sierra Leone and the broader region.
The
embassy expressed its pleasure in hosting the delegation, stating, “It was a
pleasure hosting a visiting staff delegation from the U.S. Senate Foreign
Relations Committee during their two-day visit to Sierra Leone!” The visit also
included a reception with U.S. exchange program alumni, highlighting the
significant work these alumni are doing in Sierra Leone. The delegation was
reportedly impressed by their dedication and achievements.
Additionally,
the delegation visited the National Public Health Agency to discuss the strong
partnership between the United States and Sierra Leone in promoting global
health security.
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee delegation's visit to Sierra Leone facilitated important discussions with government officials, civil society organizations, and media representatives on key issues such as democracy, governance, human rights, and peace and security.
The U.S. Embassy
in Freetown expressed satisfaction in hosting the delegation and highlighted
the impactful work of U.S. exchange program alumni in Sierra Leone. The delegation
also visited the National Public Health Agency to discuss the robust
partnership between the United States and Sierra Leone in promoting global
health security.