The Republic of Sierra Leone Embassy in the State of Kuwait
The Republic of Sierra Leone and the State of Kuwait have enjoyed fruitful relations ranging from bilateral to multilateral, spanning over 30 years. This fruitful bilateral relationship, among others, prompted the two governments to establish a resident Embassy of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Kuwait on July 9, 2009. This symbolises the deepening and strengthening of existing Bilateral Relations between the two Countries.
At the multilateral level, the two countries have supported each other at International fora, including the United Nations and the OIC. Sierra Leone, in this regard, has been providing support for the Government of the State of Kuwait’s candidature requests for positions at International organisations. Sierra Leone was one of the African countries that sent a contingent to help in the Iraqi invasion in 1991.
The State of Kuwait, on the other hand, has been providing tremendous support in various humanitarian development projects through the Kuwait Fund for Development. On humanitarian grounds, the State of Kuwait supported Sierra Leone immensely during the 11-year civil war (1991 – 2002) and also provided relief assistance during Ebola (2014) and the mudslide (2016).
The work of the Sierra Leone Embassy, in this regard, is to coordinate, promote and protect the national interest of Sierra Leone within Kuwait and the Middle East and enhance the country’s security and Socio-economic prosperity.
Accordingly, the Kuwait Fund for Development has provided a loan for the construction of two water supply projects in rural communities in Sierra Leone. Additionally, the Kuwait Fund has also provided funds to the Government of Sierra Leone for the construction of three ultra-modern tertiary hospitals in Freetown. The Embassy is advocating and hoping for the implementation of other iconic projects in the not-too-distant future.
Sierra Leone and the State of Kuwait have signed a series of agreements. In November 2019, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Economic Cooperation visited the State of Kuwait and signed an agreement, including Cultural and Artistic Cooperation, Technical Education and Professional Training.
The Minister also engaged the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce for a future investment forum in Kuwait.
Hours of Operation, Location, and Directions
Office Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Sundays – Thursdays)
Consular Hours: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm (Sundays – Thursdays)
Tel: +965 252 43246 / +965 252 43234
Fax: +965 252 43238
Email: info@slembassykwt.com
Countries of Accreditation
- Jordan
- Syria