Sierra Leone and EU Strengthen Ties on Security and Organized Crime at Annual Political Dialogue

The Government of Sierra Leone and the European Union (EU) have pledged to intensify their collaboration in the fight against transnational organized crime and illicit drug trafficking following high-level talks held at the State House on Monday.
The agreement was reached during the 2025 Political Partnership Dialogue, chaired by President Julius Maada Bio and Mr. Olof Skoog, the EU’s Deputy Secretary-General for External Action. The annual meeting serves as the primary forum for reviewing the strategic relationship between Freetown and Brussels.
While reaffirming that democracy remains the foundation for peace and development, both delegations placed significant emphasis on emerging security threats. Officials agreed to coordinate actions and share information to dismantle criminal networks that pose risks to public health, governance, and regional stability.