By Aminaash Nyande Brima, Information Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Rabat, Morocco
Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, His Excellency Alhaji Momodu Koroma, commenced an official visit to the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Region on 28 May 2025, engaging in strategic diplomacy to strengthen bilateral relations and promote investment opportunities.
Accompanied by Sierra Leone’s Consul General in Dakhla, Madam Zainab Kandeh and officials from the Agence Marocaine de Coopération Internationale (AMCI), Badr Farahat and Soufiane Dref, Ambassador Alhaji Momodu Koroma met with the Wali of the region, Ali Khalil Sir, to discuss strengthening diplomatic ties and advancing economic collaboration.
During the high-level meeting, Ambassador Alhaji Momodu Koroma conveyed Sierra Leone’s gratitude for the hospitality extended to the delegation and the support received in establishing Sierra Leone’s Consulate in Dakhla. He reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s principled backing of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara and praised the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, whose development initiatives have significantly transformed the region.
“The developmental strides in Dakhla are not only beneficial for Morocco but are also strategically important for the wider West African region,” Ambassador Alhaji Momodu Koroma stated.
Wali Ali Khalil Sir warmly welcomed the Ambassador and expressed appreciation for Sierra Leone’s steadfast diplomatic support. He emphasized the mutual importance of enhancing cooperation and pledged his administration’s support in building stronger partnerships in key sectors.
The visit included a detailed presentation on Dakhla’s economic potential, with a spotlight on investment opportunities in the blue economy, renewable energy and sustainable tourism; areas considered vital for future cooperation between the two nations.
In a separate engagement, Ambassador Alhaji Momodu Koroma held fruitful discussions with the President of the Regional Council, Khattat Yenga, who oversees regional development and budgeting. Khattat Yenga proposed an official visit to Sierra Leone and Liberia to further explore bilateral initiatives, particularly in fisheries management, green energy and agricultural development.
The diplomatic mission concluded with both parties reaffirming their shared commitment to developing concrete projects that will enhance socio-economic growth and reinforce the longstanding fraternal relationship between Sierra Leone and the Kingdom of Morocco.
