Bio tasks ambassador Foday Jaward with strengthening ties with Qatar
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sierraloaded
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has tasked his new ambassador to Qatar, Foday M. Jaward, with strengthening bilateral relations and defending Sierra Leone’s interests. At a meeting before his departure, the ambassador pledged to expand economic and cultural cooperation, Sierraloaded reports.
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has asked Foday M. Jaward, the new Sierra Leonean ambassador to Qatar, to strengthen bilateral relations and defend national interests before his departure for Doha. The head of state gave him this instruction at a farewell meeting, according to Sierraloaded.
Julius Maada Bio said he was counting on his ambassador to deepen cooperation between the two countries and achieve results favourable to Sierra Leone. Foday Jaward pledged to develop economic and cultural exchanges as well as contact between people, Sierraloaded reports.
The diplomat also cited peace, security, sustainable development and prosperity among the aims of his mission. He described Qatar as an important partner for Sierra Leone and pledged to prioritise constructive dialogue, according to Sierraloaded.
