Foreign relations of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone maintains formal relations with many Western nations.[1] It also maintains diplomatic relations with the former Soviet Bloc countries as well as with the People's Republic of China. Sierra Leone has relations with at least 133 sovereign countries on November 2021.

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The government maintains 16 embassies and high commissions around the world.[2]

Multilateral membership

Former President Stevens' government had sought closer relations with West African countries under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).[3] The present government is continuing this effort.

Sierra Leone is a member of the United Nations and its specialized agencies, the Commonwealth, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Development Bank (AFDB), the Mano River Union (MRU), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Sierra Leone is also a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US-military (as covered under Article 98).

Sierra Leone is a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Status of diplomatic relations

Have establish relations with Sierra Leone
  1.  Algeria
  2.  Albania
  3.  Argentina
  4.  Austria
  5.  Australia
  6.  Angola
  7.  Armenia
  8.  Azerbaijan
  9.  Bangladesh
  10.  Bahamas
  11.  Brazil
  12.  Belarus
  13.  Belgium
  14.  Benin
  15.  Belize
  16.  Bosnia and Herzegovina
  17.  Bulgaria
  18.  Burkina Faso
  19.  Botswana
  20.  Brunei
  21.  People's Republic of China
  22.  Canada
  23.  Colombia
  24.  Cameroon
  25.  Cape Verde
  26.  Congo
  27.  Croatia
  28.  Cuba
  29.  Czech Republic
  30.  Cyprus
  31.  DR Congo
  32.  Denmark
  33.  Djibouti
  34.  Egypt
  35.  Ecuador
  36.  Estonia
  37.  Ethiopia
  38.  Fiji
  39.  France
  40.  Finland
  41.  Germany
  42.  Gabon
  43.  Ghana
  44.  Guinea
  45.  Georgia
  46.  Greece
  47.  Grenada
  48.  Guyana
  49.  Hungary
  50.   Holy See
  51.  Iran
  52.  Indonesia
  53.  Ivory Coast
  54.  Italy
  55.  India
  56.  Republic of Ireland
  57.  Iraq
  58.  Iceland
  59.  Israel
  60.  Japan
  61.  Jordan
  62.  Jamaica
  63.  Kazakhstan
  64.  Kenya
  65.  Kuwait
  66.  Kyrgyzstan
  67.  Lebanon
  68.  Libya
  69.  Latvia
  70.  Lithuania
  71.  Liberia
  72.  Luxembourg
  73.  Mali
  74.  Madagascar
  75.  Morocco
  76.  Maldives
  77.  Malaysia
  78.  Malta
  79.  Mauritius
  80.  Mauritania
  81.  Mexico
  82.  Mongolia
  83.  Montenegro
  84.  Mozambique
  85.  Norway
  86.  Nicaragua
  87.  Namibia
  88.    Nepal
  89.  Netherlands
  90.  Nigeria
  91.  Niger
  92.  New Zealand
  93.  North Macedonia
  94.  Oman
  95.  Pakistan
  96.  Philippines
  97.  Portugal
  98.  Peru
  99.  Poland
  100.  Qatar
  101.  Russia
  102.  Romania
  103.  Rwanda
  104.  Spain
  105.  Serbia
  106.  Saudi Arabia
  107.  Slovenia
  108.  Slovakia
  109.  Sri Lanka
  110.   Switzerland
  111.  Sweden
  112.  South Africa
  113.  South Korea
  114.  Senegal
  115.  Sudan
  116.  Thailand
  117.  Tajikistan
  118.  Tanzania
  119.  Trinidad and Tobago
  120.  Turkey
  121.  Tunisia
  122.  Turkmenistan
  123.  United Kingdom
  124.  United Arab Emirates
  125.  United States
  126.  Uganda
  127.  Ukraine
  128.  Uruguay
  129.  Venezuela
  130.  Vietnam
  131.  Yemen
  132.  Zambia
  133.  Zimbabwe

Doubtful
  1.  Burundi
  2.  Central African Republic
  3.  Chad
  4.  Comoros
  5.  Eritrea
  6.  Equatorial Guinea
  7.  Gambia
  8.  Guinea-Bissau
  9.  Lesotho
  10.  Malawi
  11.  Syria
  12.  São Tomé and Príncipe
  13.  Somalia
  14.  Swaziland
  15.  Togo

No relations and/or not yet establish relations
  1.  Andorra
  2.  Afghanistan[lower-alpha 1]
  3.  Bahrain
  4.  Belize
  5.  Chile
  6.  Costa Rica
  7.  Dominica
  8.  Dominican Republic
  9.  Guatemala
  10.  Haiti
  11.  Honduras
  12.  Kiribati
  13.  Laos
  14.  Marshall Islands
  15.  Myanmar
  16.  Panama
  17.  Saint Kitts and Nevis
  18.  Saint Lucia
  19.  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  20.  Samoa
  21.  San Marino
  22.  Timor-Leste
  23.  Tonga
  24.  Uzbekistan
  25.  Vanuatu

Bilateral relations
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Armenia22 March 2004

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 March 2004.

 Azerbaijan 13 March 1995[4] On March 13, 1995, the Protocol on establishing diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Sierra Leone was signed.[4]
 Brazil1974

Brazil and Sierra Leone established diplomatic relations in 1974. Brazil opened an embassy in Freetown in 2012, however, the embassy was closed in May 2020.[5]

 Canada27 April 1961See Canada–Sierra Leone relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1961.

 China29 July 1971See China–Sierra Leone relations

China and Sierra Leone established diplomatic relations on July 29, 1971.[6]

 Croatia23 July 2003

Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 23, 2003.[7][8]

 Cyprus22 November 2000

Both countries established diplomatic relations on November 22, 2000.[9]

 Finland17 June 2008See Finland–Sierra Leone relations
 Georgia7 April 1997

Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 7, 1997.

 Guyana25 October 1974

Both countries established diplomatic relations on October 25, 1974.[10]

 Japan27 April 1961

Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 27, 1961.[11]

 Latvia12 December 2014

Both countries established diplomatic relations on December 12, 2014.[12][13]

 Lithuania15 April 2014

Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 15, 2014.[14]

 Maldives14 June 1988

Both countries established diplomatic relations on June 14, 1988.[15]

 Malta16 October 2001

Both countries established diplomatic relations on October 16, 2001.[16]

 Mexico30 June 1976
  • Mexico is accredited to Sierra Leone from its embassy in Accra, Ghana.[17]
  • Sierra Leone does not have an accreditation to Mexico.
 Montenegro8 September 2014

Both countries established diplomatic relations on September 8, 2014.[18]

 Serbia1961

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1961.[19]

 Singapore9 April 2013

Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 9, 2013.[20]

 South Africa21 August 1998

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 August 1998.[21]

 South Korea25 June 1962

Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Sierra Leone was on June 25, 1962.[22]

 Spain6 March 1964See Sierra Leone–Spain relations
 Turkey15 February 1971[23]
 United States27 April 1961See Sierra Leone–United States relations
Embassy of Sierra Leone in Washington, D.C.

U.S. relations with Sierra Leone began with missionary activities in the 19th century. In 1959, the U.S. opened a consulate in Freetown and elevated it to embassy status when Sierra Leone became independent in 1961. U.S.-Sierra Leone relations today are cordial, with ethnic ties between groups in the two countries receiving increasing historical interest. Many thousands of Sierra Leoneans reside in the United States.

In fiscal year 2006, total U.S. bilateral aid to Sierra Leone in all categories were $29.538 million. U.S. assistance focused on the consolidation of peace, democracy and human rights, health education, particularly combating HIV/AIDS, and human resources development.

Currently, the Principal U.S. Official in Sierra Leone is Chargé d'Affaires Glenn Fedzer [24] Sierra Leone's Ambassador to the U.S. is H. E. Bockari Kortu Stevens and the Sierra Leone embassy is located in Washington.[25]

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Department of State website https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5475.htm.

 Vietnam24 June 1978

Both countries established diplomatic relations on June 24, 1978.[26]

International disputes

Large UN peacekeeping presence ended civil war, however rebel gang fighting, ethnic rivalries, illegal diamond trading, corruption, and refugees spill over into neighboring states that are beset with their own civil disorders, refugees, and violence.

Notes
  1. This government formerly controlled of all Afghanistan until 15 August 2021, when the Taliban re-established control of the country as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which is not internationally (formally) recognized.


See also

References
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