His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, serving as President of the United Nations Security Council for August 2024, has addressed members of the council during a dinner event. This occasion marks Sierra Leone's historic role at the United Nations.
President Bio arrived in New York on Saturday, 10 August 2024, to assume his responsibilities at the Security Council. The visit is part of his broader diplomatic engagements, which recently included a one-day working visit to Burkina Faso at the invitation of his counterpart.
The dinner event hosted by President Bio underscores Sierra Leone's increasing influence and active participation in international diplomacy.