In a recent development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov disclosed potential collaboration between Russia and Sierra Leone in the realm of peaceful nuclear energy.
Lavrov unveiled the plan during a press conference in Moscow following discussions with Timothy Musa Kabba, his Sierra Leonean counterpart.
“We have agreed with Mr. Minister that he will formulate additional wishes for Russian investors in various sectors, including in the field of possible cooperation in nuclear energy and peaceful atom outside the energy sector,” Lavrov stated, highlighting the prospects for mutual cooperation.
He further elaborated on the imminent interdepartmental study, expressing confidence in prompt results.
Furthermore, Lavrov announced Moscow’s commitment to reopening its embassy in Sierra Leone by the year’s end, signaling enhanced diplomatic ties between the two nations. Kabba emphasized the pivotal role of the embassy in fostering trust among Russian and Sierra Leonean businessmen.
“In Freetown, we expect to do it this year, before the end of this year,” Lavrov affirmed regarding the embassy’s reopening, underscoring the timeliness of the decision’s implementation.
In response to the energy crisis gripping Sierra Leone, Kabba welcomed potential Russian investments in the energy sector, stressing the importance of eco-friendly solutions.
He reassured that any agreements concerning private business ventures would undergo parliamentary ratification to safeguard foreign investors’ interests.
The looming cooperation between Russia and Sierra Leone in peaceful nuclear energy signifies a strategic move towards addressing Sierra Leone’s energy needs while bolstering bilateral relations between the two nations.
