Sierra Leone and Guinea have agreed to establish technical and follow-up mechanisms to address migration and regional integration concerns while strengthening cooperation on border security, trade and investment.
Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, disclosed the agreement on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, during an engagement with members of the Sierra Leonean community at the Sierra Leone Embassy in Conakry.
The meeting formed part of the Vice President’s two-day working visit to Guinea, during which he held high-level discussions with Guinea’s Prime Minister and Head of Government, Amadou Oury Bah, and other senior officials.
Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh said the mechanisms would provide a structured platform for addressing challenges affecting Sierra Leoneans living in Guinea and ensure that agreements reached between the two countries are effectively implemented.
He explained that his visit was also intended to advance the implementation of the Tripartite Border Security Communiqué signed by the Presidents of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia on March 26, 2026.
According to the Vice President, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio had earlier met the Guinean President and the Vice President of Liberia to discuss security along the borders shared by the three Mano River Union countries.
He said implementing the communiqué would strengthen peace and stability, improve coordination among security institutions and promote the safe movement of people and goods across national boundaries.
The Vice President noted that effective border management remained essential to tackling illegal migration, human trafficking, smuggling and other forms of transnational crime. He assured the community that the Government would continue working with Guinea to protect Sierra Leoneans and address their welfare concerns.
Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh encouraged Sierra Leoneans residing in Guinea to register with the Embassy and obtain consular identification cards. He said proper registration would allow the Embassy to maintain accurate information about citizens and provide timely support during emergencies.
He also urged Sierra Leoneans to respect Guinean laws and regulations, conduct themselves responsibly and maintain peaceful relations with their host communities.
Trade, investment and industrialization also featured prominently in the discussions. The Vice President said both countries were exploring stronger institutional cooperation to facilitate commerce, remove obstacles affecting businesses and create new economic opportunities for their citizens.
Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh said deepening trade relations between Sierra Leone and Guinea would benefit border communities, encourage private-sector investment and further strengthen the longstanding ties between the two neighbouring countries.
Speaking on behalf of President Bio and the Government and people of Sierra Leone, the Vice President also conveyed condolences to the Government and people of Guinea following the Dar-es-Salam landfill tragedy.
He thanked the Guinean Government for supporting Sierra Leoneans affected by the incident, noting that assistance had been provided to victims without discrimination. The Vice President donated 200 bags of rice and provided cash assistance to affected and displaced Sierra Leoneans.
During an interactive session chaired by Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, community members discussed issues relating to their welfare, migration status, safety and economic activities. They expressed appreciation to the Vice President for meeting them and supporting victims of the Dar-es-Salam tragedy.
The Vice President was accompanied by Minister of Internal Affairs, Morie Lengor; Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security Umaru Napoleon Koroma; Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Jeneba Bangura; and Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah.
The engagement was organized by Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Guinea, Foday Yumkella and Deputy Ambassador, Fatmata Sawaneh, with participation from different Sierra Leonean organisations and community stakeholders.
