The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Liberia to the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Ambassador Henry Fahnbulleh, today, paid a return courtesy call on the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Sierra Leone to Egypt, H.E. Ambassador Sadiq Silla, in a demonstration of the enduring friendship and cordial relations that exist between the two Mano River Union sister republics.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both Heads of Mission to discuss issues of mutual interest aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between Liberia and Sierra Leone. Ambassador Fahnbulleh expressed profound appreciation to Ambassador Silla for his exemplary leadership as Dean of the West African Ambassadors accredited to the Arab Republic of Egypt. He commended the Sierra Leonean envoy for fostering unity, cooperation, and collective engagement among members of the West African diplomatic corps.
Recognising Sierra Leone’s successful engagement with the Egyptian authorities on matters relating to the New Administrative Capital, Ambassador Fahnbulleh sought Ambassador Silla’s guidance and shared experience as Liberia advances its own discussions on securing diplomatic facilities in the new city. Ambassador Silla briefed his Liberian counterpart on the processes undertaken by Sierra Leone, highlighting the constructive engagement that culminated in a successful outcome. He assured Ambassador Fahnbulleh of Sierra Leone’s readiness to share its experience and extend every possible support to Liberia in pursuit of its diplomatic objectives.
The Liberian Ambassador also informed his host of preparations for Liberia’s forthcoming Independence Day celebrations, which are commemorated annually on 26 July. He disclosed that this year’s diplomatic activities in Cairo are expected to be held on 24 or 25 July 2026 and extended an invitation to the Mano River Union diplomatic community to participate in a friendly football match organised as part of the celebrations. Ambassador Fahnbulleh further requested Ambassador Silla’s continued guidance and support as he settled into his diplomatic assignment in Egypt.
In his response, Ambassador Sadiq Silla welcomed the visit and reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s unwavering commitment to promoting regional solidarity, good neighbourliness and stronger diplomatic collaboration within the Mano River Union and the wider ECOWAS community.
Both ambassadors concluded the meeting by reaffirming their determination to deepen the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between Sierra Leone and Liberia through sustained dialogue, mutual support and closer collaboration in advancing the shared interests of their respective countries.