Dongguan City, China – 8th December, 2025
The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has spotlighted major investment opportunities at the Sierra Leone Trade & Cultural Forum 2025, held in Dongguan City under the theme “Bridging Countries & Building Future – Sierra Leone Investment Opportunities.” The event was organized by the Embassy of Sierra Leone in the People’s Republic of China.
Ambassador Dr. Abu Bakarr Karim emphasized Sierra Leone’s readiness to attract Chinese investment, urging businesses to expand into Sierra Leone as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and deliver mutual benefits.
Speaking on behalf of SLPHA, Deputy Director General Madam Judith B. Kosseh described the forum as a platform rich with “bankable investment opportunities” for Chinese investors. She conveyed the greetings of Director General Mr. Yankuba Askia Bio, who was unable to attend due to official commitments but reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building partnerships that will transform Sierra Leone into a competitive maritime hub in West Africa.
In a panel discussion, SLPHA’s Director of Research, Planning and Development, Abubakarr Sidique Kamara Esq., highlighted Sierra Leone’s strategic location and the central role of the Freetown Port. He outlined opportunities in logistics, industrial development, technology, and the blue economy, stressing that investors could generate significant returns while positioning Sierra Leone as a maritime gateway for West Africa and beyond.
The forum marked an important step in advancing Sino-Sierra Leonean economic cooperation, with SLPHA presenting itself as a key driver of trade, investment, and sustainable maritime growth.
