Foreign relations of Sierra Leone

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Template:Short description Template:Sidebar with collapsible lists Sierra Leone maintains formal relations with many Western nations.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It also maintains diplomatic relations with the former Soviet Bloc countries as well as with the People's Republic of China.

The government maintains 16 embassies and high commissions around the world.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Multilateral membership

Former President Stevens' government had sought closer relations with West African countries under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The present government is continuing this effort.

Sierra Leone is a member of the United Nations and its specialized agencies, the Commonwealth, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Development Bank (AFDB), the Mano River Union (MRU), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Sierra Leone is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US-military (as covered under Article 98).

Sierra Leone is a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Diplomatic relations

List of countries which Sierra Leone maintains diplomatic relations with:

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Bilateral relations

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
Template:Flag 27 April 1961 See Canada–Sierra Leone relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 April 1961.

Template:Flag 29 July 1971 See China–Sierra Leone relations

China and Sierra Leone established diplomatic relations on July 29, 1971.<ref name=":14">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Template:Flag 5 September 1961 See Germany–Sierra Leone relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 September 1961.

  • Germany has an embassy in Freetown.
  • Sierra Leone has an embassy in Berlin.
Template:Flag 28 April 1961 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 April 1961<ref name=":6">Template:Cite book</ref>

See India–Sierra Leone relations

  • Sierra Leone's ambassador is accredited from Tehran and India established a resident High Commission in Freetown in 2021, having previously accrerdited its High Commissioner from Accra, Ghana.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 November 1994<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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  • Sierra Leone is accredited to Indonesia through its embassy in Seoul, South Korea.<ref name="SLEmbROK">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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  • Indonesia is accredited to Sierra Leone, through its embassy in Dakar, Senegal.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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Template:Flag 8 June 1962 See Liberia–Sierra Leone relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 June 1962 when has been appointed first ambassador of Liberia to Sierra Leone Mr. Henry B. Fahnbulleh.<ref name=":9">Template:Cite book</ref>

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  • Mexico is accredited to Sierra Leone from its embassy in Accra, Ghana.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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  • Sierra Leone does not have an accreditation to Mexico.
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  • Turkey has an embassy in Freetown.<ref name="auto60" />
  • Trade volume between the two countries was 53.4 million USD in 2019.<ref name="auto60" />
  • There are direct flights from Istanbul to Freetown.<ref name="auto60" />
Template:Flag 27 April 1961 See Foreign relations of the United Kingdom

Sierra Leone established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom in April 1961.

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Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact,<ref>Template:Cite x</ref> the Commonwealth, the International Criminal Court, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have an Investment Agreement.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Embassy of Sierra Leone in Washington, D.C.

U.S. relations with Sierra Leone began with missionary activities in the 19th century. In 1959, the U.S. opened a consulate in Freetown and elevated it to embassy status when Sierra Leone became independent in 1961. U.S.-Sierra Leone relations today are cordial, with ethnic ties between groups in the two countries receiving increasing historical interest. Many thousands of Sierra Leoneans reside in the United States.

In fiscal year 2006, total U.S. bilateral aid to Sierra Leone in all categories were $29.538 million. U.S. assistance focused on the consolidation of peace, democracy and human rights, health education, particularly combating HIV/AIDS, and human resources development.

Currently, the Principal U.S. Official in Sierra Leone is Chargé d'Affaires Glenn Fedzer <ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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