In a notable diplomatic exchange, President Julius Maada Bio engaged in a constructive telephone conversation with Eli Cohen, the esteemed Foreign Minister of the State of Israel, on August 24, 2023.
This is according to a post shared on X, formally Twitter by the Presidency of Sierra Leone.
According to the post, the discussion revolved around the longstanding and amicable ties that have flourished between the two nations since Sierra Leone’s independence in 1961.
Amid efforts to solidify the bilateral relationship, President Julius Maada Bio conveyed his administration’s eagerness to take a significant step forward by setting up an official Sierra Leonean Embassy in the heart of Jerusalem, the capital city of the State of Israel.
“As part of efforts to strengthen the relationship between the two nations, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio expressed his government’s readiness to establish an Embassy of Sierra Leone in Jerusalem, the capital of the State of Israel,” the post states.
This gesture signifies a fresh chapter in the diplomatic rapport, highlighting the mutual commitment to fostering stronger connections and cooperation between the two nations.
