Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, H.E. Alhaji Momodu Koroma, has engaged the Mayor of the City of Salé, Mr. Omar Santissi, on strengthening bilateral cooperation during a meeting organized by the Association of Workshops and Cultures, in partnership with the Moroccan Center for Strategic Studies and Crisis Management. The engagement took place on Thursday, 4 December 2025, at the Salé Municipality Hall.
Held under the theme “Cultural and Economic Diplomacy: The Morocco–Sierra Leone Model,” the dialogue explored opportunities for collaboration between the City of Salé and the Republic of Sierra Leone in key development sectors. The discussions also reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara Region.
Ambassador Koroma highlighted the longstanding and mutually beneficial cooperation between Sierra Leone and Morocco, reiterating Sierra Leone’s firm position recognizing Morocco’s full sovereignty over its Sahara Region and support for Morocco’s development initiatives in the Southern Provinces. He noted that this position stems from a shared strategic vision and a solid foundation of bilateral relations.
The Ambassador and the Mayor identified priority areas for cooperation, including economic development, cultural exchange, social programming, and training. Both parties expressed their commitment to establishing practical mechanisms for collaboration that leverage their comparative strengths and benefit both communities.
Speaking on behalf of the Democratic Labour Organization (ODT) and the Democratic Organization of Immigrant Workers in Morocco (ODT-I), Mr. Amadou Sadio Balde, National Secretary for Immigrant Workers in Morocco, welcomed Sierra Leone’s clear and friendly position. He affirmed the unwavering support of the immigrant workers’ community to Morocco, declaring that “Morocco cannot be divided.”
The engagement was attended by senior representatives from the Association of Workshops and Cultures, the Salé Provincial Council, and the Moroccan Center for Strategic Studies, underscoring the institutional commitment to advancing Moroccan-African cooperation.
The meeting reflects the positive momentum in Morocco’s relations with Africa and reinforces the role of local institutions in deepening strategic partnerships with friendly nations.
Credit
*Aminaash Nyande Brima*
*Information Attaché*
*Embassy of the Republic of* *Sierra Leone*
*Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco*
Copyright –Published in Expo Times News on Wednesday, 10th December 2025 (ExpoTimes News – Expo Media Group (expomediasl.com)
