The Rt. Hon. Speaker of the Sixth Parliament of the Second Republic of Sierra Leone, Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, has announced the establishment of the Sierra Leone- China Parliamentary Friendship Group.
He also called on Sierra Leone to continue supporting the One China Policy, describing it as a cornerstone of the growing bilateral relationship between the two nations.
Providing an update to the House following a recent meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Speaker Thomas announced the formal establishment of a Sierra Leone–China Parliamentary Friendship Group. The group is intended to facilitate regular parliamentary exchanges, strengthen legislative cooperation, and deepen mutual understanding between the two countries.
“The Parliamentary Friendship Group will serve as a platform to promote closer collaboration in areas of governance, trade, education, and cultural exchange,” Speaker Thomas stated.
He added that the initiative also reflects Sierra Leone’s continued support for the One China Policy, which recognizes the People’s Republic of China as the sole legal government representing China.
During his address, the Speaker unveiled the members of the Sierra Leone–China Friendship Parliamentary Delegation. He further disclosed that the delegation has been invited to a dinner hosted by the Chinese Ambassador later this evening at the Chinese Embassy in Freetown.
“The purpose of this engagement is to deepen diplomatic ties and explore new avenues for cooperation that will benefit both our peoples,” he said.
Speaker Thomas urged all members of the Sierra Leone–China Friendship Parliamentary Group to attend the dinner, emphasizing that their presence would demonstrate Parliament’s commitment to nurturing the longstanding friendship between Sierra Leone and China.
The establishment of the Friendship Group marks another step in the strengthening of diplomatic and parliamentary relations between the two nations, which have cooperated extensively in infrastructure, health, education, and capacity building over the years.
Parliamentary and Public Relations Department, Parliament of Sierra Leone.
