Freetown, 8th January 2026- Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to collective security and peacekeeping as he led a high‑level delegation of senior security officials to Côte d’Ivoire.
The delegation visited the International Counter Terrorism Academy in Jacques Ville, where they engaged in strategic discussions aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation.
In Côte d’Ivoire, Vice President Jalloh and his team held bilateral meetings with key defence leaders, including Minister of Defence Téné Birahima Ouattara, Minister of Interior and Security General Vagondo Diomandé, and other senior officials.
“We explored opportunities to reinforce the regional security architecture through regular exchanges and capacity‑building support,” Dr Jalloh noted.
The Vice President emphasized that the mission aligns with the broader regional security agenda of President Julius Maada Bio, who currently chairs the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
He stressed Sierra Leone’s determination to play an active role in advancing peace and stability across West Africa:
“This visit reflects His Excellency President Bio’s vision of deepening regional cooperation and strengthening Sierra Leone’s peacekeeping capabilities.”
Dr Jalloh also expressed gratitude to both the French Government and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire for their partnership and support in advancing regional security initiatives.
“I want to thank our partners for their commitment to regional cooperation. This mission marks a positive step toward stronger collaboration in promoting peace and stability,” he said.
