About the Office

Facilitating international relations, trade and investment opportunities for Sierra Leone.

Special Envoy May-Marie Duwai-Sowa

Role of the Special Envoy

The Office of the Special Envoy, International Relations, Trade and Investment facilitates international and diplomatic relations, cultivates meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships and opportunities related to trade and investment for Sierra Leone.

  1. Facilitates international and diplomatic relations between Sierra Leone, Canada and abroad;
  2. Promotes Sierra Leone’s business, products and trade interests in Canada and abroad;
  3. Identifies trade and investment opportunities in emerging and growth markets for the attention of the appropriate authorities;

Focus Areas

Special Envoy May-Marie Duwai-Sowa signing a diplomatic agreement
Focus Areas

Diplomatic and
International Relations

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500k
Jobs to be added for youth in 5 years
Focus Areas

Public Sector Relations

Container yard in Sierra Leone
$3.9B
Gross Domestic Product
Focus Areas

Trade and Investment

Learn About The Special Envoy

Special Envoy May-Marie Duwai-Sowa was appointed by the President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency, Retired Brigadier Julius Maada Bio on February 6, 2023, as the country’s first Special Envoy, International Relations, Trade, and Investment.