His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio hosted a State Dinner in honor of His Excellency Joseph Nyumah Boakai Sr., President of Liberia, during his official state visit to Sierra Leone.
Proposing a toast, President Bio expressed his delight in welcoming President Boakai, whom he described as an elder brother and a cherished member of the Sierra Leonean family. “I consider President Boakai as one of us,” he remarked.
Reflecting on the historical and cultural ties between the two nations, President Bio acknowledged their shared challenges and reaffirmed their mutual commitment to progress and success. “We are two peoples but one country, and both nations have enjoyed strong bilateral relations,” he said.
In response, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai Sr. conveyed heartfelt gratitude to President Bio and the people of Sierra Leone for their warm hospitality. He fondly reminisced about his personal connection to Sierra Leone, referring to the nation as his second home. “I came to a country I call home. Our countries share a deep friendship, not just a relationship,” President Boakai emphasized.
The dinner highlighted the enduring bonds of kinship and collaboration between Sierra Leone and Liberia, underscoring their commitment to regional unity and cooperation.
