London, Thursday 22 October 2026
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, *Dr. David Moinina Sengeh*, today held a high-level meeting with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, *Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey*, at Marlborough House in London, as part of his engagements to strengthen Sierra Leone’s international partnerships and advance the country’s development priorities.
Discussions centred on the longstanding relationship between Sierra Leone and the Commonwealth, the country’s priorities ahead of *CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda*, and opportunities to deepen cooperation in key areas of mutual interest.
The two sides explored prospects for strengthening investment and partnerships across the Commonwealth, as Sierra Leone continues efforts to attract international investment and expand opportunities for economic growth.
Discussions also covered the *Commonwealth Secretariat’s technical support for Sierra Leone’s climate finance efforts*, including opportunities to strengthen the country’s capacity to mobilise resources in support of its climate and development priorities.
Dr. Sengeh and Secretary-General Botchwey further reflected on the Commonwealth’s continued role in supporting *peace and national cohesion* in Sierra Leone, reaffirming the importance of sustained engagement between the country and the organisation.
The Chief Minister underscored the value Sierra Leone attaches to its Commonwealth membership and to *practical cooperation capable of delivering tangible benefits* for the country and its people.
The meeting forms part of Dr. Sengeh’s official visit to the United Kingdom, during which he has been engaging senior government officials, institutions and development partners *to strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships and advance Sierra Leone’s national interests*.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by His Excellency Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh, Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Abdulai M. Braima
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