By: James Kamara-Manneh
In a historic event held at the Grand Metro Park Hotel in Beijing, His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio inaugurated the first-ever Sierra Leone Investment Forum in China. The occasion, attended by hundreds of Chinese investors and multimillion-dollar companies, marked a significant milestone in the economic cooperation between Sierra Leone and China.
Delivering his keynote address, President Bio underscored the importance of the forum in fostering mutually beneficial partnerships between the two nations. He highlighted Sierra Leone’s abundant natural resources, youthful population, and business-friendly environment as compelling factors for investment. The President reiterated his government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusive growth, affirming a supportive environment for investors.
President Bio showcased Sierra Leone’s notable advancements in global peace rankings and outlined various initiatives aimed at facilitating investment, including the establishment of the National Investment Board and the development of industrial policies. He also emphasized the creation of special economic zones to catalyze economic development.
Moreover, President Bio presented his transformative “big-five game-changers” initiative, highlighting the immense opportunities for partnership it entails. He extended a warm invitation to all investors, assuring them of ministerial and personal support, and guaranteeing the safety of investments.
“Investors are not only assured of ministerial support but also my personal support. Your investment will be safe, and you will be safer,” President Bio stated, urging investors to join Sierra Leone on its transformative journey.
The Sierra Leone Investment Forum in China signifies a pivotal moment in strengthening economic ties between the two nations, offering promising prospects for collaborative ventures and mutual prosperity.
