By Festus J. Lahai, Information Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Moscow, Russian Federation
A high-powered Sierra Leonean delegation has arrived in Moscow to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for October 28–29, 2026.
The delegation is led by His Excellency Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, Advisor to President Julius Maada Bio, and includes senior government officials and technical experts from key sectors.
Among the officials are Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources Julius Mattai, Minister of Transport and Aviation Ambassador Alhaji Fanday Turay, Minister of Technical and Higher Education Dr Haja Ramatulai Wurie, Deputy Minister of Finance II Isata Marah, and Director General of the National Minerals Agency Alhaji Hadji Dabo.
Directors and deputy directors from the Ministries of Mines and Mineral Resources, Energy and Finance, as well as the National Minerals Agency, are also part of the delegation.
The participation of officials from the mining, energy and financial sectors highlights Sierra Leone’s interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation with Russia, particularly in mineral resources, energy and investment.
The delegation is expected to use the summit to advance discussions on practical cooperation and the implementation of agreements that support the development priorities of both countries.
The Sierra Leonean delegation was warmly welcomed upon arrival by Ambassador Mohamed Yongawo and staff of the Sierra Leone Embassy in Moscow.
The summit provides a platform for African countries and Russia to explore opportunities for stronger economic and diplomatic relations.
