Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Sierra Leonean Foreign Minister Francis

The following readout was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs on June 21, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met today with Sierra Leonean Foreign Minister David Francis in Washington, D.C. During their discussion, Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Minister Francis emphasized the strength of U.S-Sierra Leone relations and our longstanding relationship based on the shared values of improving democratic governance and respect for human rights, combatting corruption, and improving Sierra Leone’s investment climate. The Deputy Secretary and the Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of multilateral cooperation in contributing to a prosperous democratic future in the region.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs