Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov mentioned Tuesday that Moscow will open its embassy in Sierra Leone by the tip of the 12 months.
“We plan to open new diplomatic missions on the African continent, including in Freetown. In Freetown, we expect to do it this year, before the end of this year,” Lavrov mentioned at a news convention in Moscow, after assembly his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Timothy Musa Kabba.
All crucial choices have been made and it’s time to implement them — the perimeters are engaged on it, famous Lavrov.
He additionally introduced that the governments of the 2 nations are mulling cooperation in peaceable nuclear vitality, together with the opportunity of the development of a nuclear energy plant in Sierra Leone.
“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,” he mentioned. “We will organize an interdepartmental study, it will not take much time. I think that you will find out about the results soon.”
Kabba mentioned the opening of the embassy will contribute to trust-building between Russian and Sierra Leonean businessmen.
He famous that each settlement that’s adopted regarding personal business in Sierra Leone is ratified by parliament to make sure extra safety for international buyers.
Kabba mentioned his nation has been experiencing an vitality disaster.
“We have an energy crisis in Sierra Leone today, and energy is the lifeblood of any economy and a catalyst for development. Any energy that can help us is welcome, the only thing is that it must be eco-friendly. We welcome Russia’s investments in our energy sector,” he mentioned.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
