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Sierra Leone Strengthens Diplomatic Ties: Ambassador Massaquoi Presents Credentials to Acting President of South Korea

Writer : Admin

Date : 2025-01-08 13:49:29

In a key diplomatic milestone, His Excellency Paul Sobba Massaquoi, Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, officially presented his credentials to Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The formal ceremony took place at the Presidential Lounge in Seoul, where Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul accompanied the Acting President.

The presentation of credentials, a significant step for new ambassadors, marks the official assumption of Ambassador Massaquoi’s duties in South Korea. He was one of nine newly appointed envoys representing countries including Cuba, Timor-Leste, Gabon, Nepal, Ecuador, China, and Panama.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Massaquoi conveyed warm greetings from His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, and extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of President Bio and the government of Sierra Leone to the people of Korea for the recent air disaster that claimed numerous lives.

Reaffirming Sierra Leone’s solidarity with Korea amid its ongoing political transition, Ambassador Massaquoi expressed wishes for a peaceful and successful process. He emphasized Sierra Leone’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and other strategic sectors, pledging to strengthen ties between the two nations.

Ambassador Massaquoi also highlighted the broader scope of his diplomatic mission, which extends to the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia. He voiced optimism about exploring new avenues for partnership and mutual growth during his tenure.

The historic event concluded with a celebratory dinner hosted by Ambassador Massaquoi. The occasion featured the launch of the Friends of Freetown initiative, aimed at fostering cultural and diplomatic connections. Distinguished guests included Ambassador Togolani Edriss Mavura of Tanzania, Ambassador Andrew Bwezani Banda of Zambia, staff from various African embassies, and members of the Sierra Leone Embassy in Seoul.

This milestone marks a promising chapter in Sierra Leone's international engagement, with Ambassador Massaquoi's leadership expected to yield fruitful diplomatic and economic collaborations.

Michaella Bonnie

Information Attaché

Embassy of Sierra leone

Seoul

Info@sierra-leone.or.kr

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