His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone and Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed convened on the sidelines of the World Without Hunger Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in agriculture, industry, and aviation.
The meeting emphasized mutual respect and a shared vision for sustainable development. Prime Minister Abiy highlighted Ethiopia’s advancements in agriculture, focusing on wheat production and poultry farming. He stressed the importance of integrating industrial efforts with agricultural progress, particularly in agro-processing. Additionally, he noted that infrastructure investments are essential for promoting growth in both agriculture and industry.
A significant topic was improving collaboration in aviation. Prime Minister Abiy committed to increasing Ethiopian Airlines flights to Sierra Leone to facilitate trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
Dr. Abiy also commended President Bio for Sierra Leone’s leadership at the United Nations Security Council regarding Africa’s common position and expressed his dedication to strengthening ties with Sierra Leone.
President Bio expressed gratitude for the meeting: “Our discussions have been rooted in a shared commitment to transform agriculture and drive industrial growth. Ethiopia’s remarkable strides in agriculture offer valuable lessons, and together, we can forge a pathway for sustainable development across Africa. I am inspired by Prime Minister Abiy’s leadership and look forward to strengthening our ties, especially in areas that matter deeply to our people – food security, economic growth, and regional connectivity.”
This engagement aims to deepen relations between Sierra Leone and Ethiopia as they work towards enhanced cooperation in agriculture, industry, and infrastructure for mutual progress.
