Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio arrive in China ahead of State Visit
Beijing, China, Tuesday 27 February 2024- His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio have arrived in Beijing, China, ahead of a State Visit that is scheduled from 28 February to 2 March.
President Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio are in China at the invitation extended by the President of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping, with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
During their time in China, President Bio is expected to hold meetings with high-ranking officials in Government including the Premier of China, His Excellency Li Qiang and the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, Zhao Leji.
President Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio will be graciously hosted by President Xi Jinping and the two leaders will engage in official talks to discuss areas of mutual cooperation.
As part of the State Visit, there will be a Roundtable Investment Forum, which will bring together numerous investors and representatives from organizations such as the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. President Bio will have the honor of delivering the keynote address and engage with investors and companies on the margins of the Forum.
The State Visit will culminate in the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree upon President Bio by the China University of Geosciences in Wuhan Province.
EPA on Sustainable Development and Social Justice
The Head of the Legal, Compliance, and Enforcement Directorate at the Environment Protection Agency Sierra Leone, Tamba Sangbah, delivers a speech on behalf of the Executive Chairman reaffirming the agency’s commitment to sustainable development and social justice. This was done at the launch of the National Development Induced Resettlement Program. Tamba Sangbah Esq recognized the intricate relationship between Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and involuntary resettlement, citing EIAs as essential tools for evaluating the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of development projects. Nevertheless, despite their importance, EIAs often reveal the harsh reality that some development projects may necessitate the involuntary displacement of communities, leading to profound social and economic disruptions, referencing moments when our commitment to social justice and human dignity is put to the test. The establishment of the National Development Induced Rese...

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