By Senior Editor, China Africa News
Freetown-A new Chinese Chamber of Commerce has been established in Sierra Leone, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s economic development. The inauguration ceremony, held in the capital city of Freetown, brought together representatives from the Government of Sierra Leone, the Chinese Embassy, business associations, and enterprises.
The newly established chamber comprises 17 Chinese companies operating in Sierra Leone. Its primary objectives include promoting trade and investment, fostering closer business partnerships, and enhancing cultural and social exchanges between the two countries. Du Xinguo, the president of the chamber, emphasized the importance of strengthening its members, advocating for compliance with laws, and building collective strength to achieve win-win development.
Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Wang Qing, highlighted that Chinese companies’ investments in Sierra Leone have exceeded 2 billion U.S. dollars, underscoring the significant improvement in Chinese investment in the country.
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Ibrahim Alpha Sesay, expressed the country’s openness to doing business and encouraged Chinese companies to invest in areas such as food productivity, power industrial zones, manufacturing, and tourism. He assured that the government is ready to facilitate trade and investment for Chinese companies from registration to operations.
Vice President of Sierra Leone, Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, noted that the inauguration marked a new era of trade development and investment between Sierra Leone and China. He encouraged the chamber to attract more businesses to Sierra Leone and to build networks with local Chambers of Commerce.
The establishment of this chamber signifies a strengthened bilateral relationship between Sierra Leone and China, paving the way for increased economic collaboration and mutual growth.
