Outgoing European Union Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Manuel Müller, has bid farewell to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio as he concludes his tenure within the nation.
Ambassador Muller mirrored on his departure and expressed deep affection for Sierra Leone, stating, “It was troublesome to depart an ideal nation like Sierra Leone,” although he acknowledged the diplomatic necessity of shifting on after his tour of responsibility.
He congratulated President Bio on his presidency of the UN Safety Council for August and famous the honour the European Union felt in collaborating within the debate on Africa’s illustration, which the President had initiated.
Ambassador Müller underscored the EU’s dedication to complete reform of the UN Safety Council, emphasising the necessity for it to be extra “efficient, inclusive, clear, democratic, and accountable.” He highlighted the significance of strengthening the voices of under-represented areas, notably Africa, within the Safety Council.
Reflecting on Sierra Leone’s political panorama, he praised the nation’s potential to search out peaceable options throughout difficult occasions, notably via the implementation of the Tripartite Committee’s suggestions, stating, “Many nations can be taught from Sierra Leone on that.” The Ambassador reaffirmed the European Union’s continued help for Sierra Leone, notably in advancing the suggestions from the Tripartite Committee.
“Sierra Leoneans may be pleased with the result of the Tripartite and of the power of their political leaders to search out options within the curiosity of nationwide unity,” he mentioned, confirming the EU’s willingness to help Sierra Leone’s governance packages aimed toward fostering improvement and unity.
In response, President Julius Maada Bio expressed gratitude for Manuel Müller’s service and dedication to Sierra Leone. He acknowledged the sturdy partnership between the European Union and Sierra Leone, appreciating the EU’s contributions to numerous improvement initiatives within the nation.
Whereas bidding farewell to the Ambassador, President Bio assured him that Sierra Leone would all the time welcome him again, saying, “Sierra Leone is dwelling, and you’re all the time welcome in Freetown.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State Home Sierra Leone.