By Amin Kef (Ranger)
Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on Monday, May 11, 2026, chaired a high-level roundtable engagement with Government of Sierra Leone officials and United Kingdom High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Josephine Gauld, aimed at shaping the next phase of the strategic partnership between Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom.
The high-level discussion focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas including investment, economic transformation, institutional strengthening and long-term support systems designed to accelerate national development and improve governance outcomes.
Speaking during the engagement, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh underscored Sierra Leone’s determination to transition from dependency toward sustainable growth driven by resilient institutions, private sector expansion and strategic investments.
“Sierra Leone is moving beyond dependency to growth driven by stronger institutions, private-sector investment, energy, infrastructure and jobs,” the Vice President stated, reaffirming Government’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for investment and economic progress.
He further welcomed what he described as the United Kingdom’s evolving approach toward Sierra Leone, noting a shift from traditional development assistance to a partnership centred on economic growth and reform.
Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh emphasized that the Government of Sierra Leone remains committed to building an investment-ready economy that aligns with national priorities and supports long-term transformation.
“We welcome the UK’s shift toward a growth-and-reform partnership and reaffirm our commitment to an investment-ready economy aligned with national priorities,” he said.
The roundtable engagement is viewed as a significant step in strengthening the longstanding diplomatic and development ties between Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom, particularly at a time when the Government is intensifying efforts to attract investment, expand infrastructure, improve energy access and create employment opportunities for citizens.
Government officials at the meeting reportedly discussed practical pathways for deepening collaboration in areas critical to economic resilience, institutional capacity building and sustainable development, signaling renewed momentum in the UK–Sierra Leone partnership.
