Freetown, March 4, 2022, SPA-- President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, received in the capital Freetown today, the Advisor at the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia Ahmad bin Abdulaziz Qattan, and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Kingdom's Ambassador to Guinea, non-resident to Sierra Leone, Dr. Hussein bin Nasser Al-Dakhil Allah. During the meeting, the advisor conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense, and their wishes to the government and people of Sierra Leone for progress and prosperity, while the Sierra Leonean president conveyed his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and HRH The Crown Prince, the government and the Saudi people. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and means to enhance prospects for cooperation, in addition to discussing the latest regional and international developments and issues of common interest. The Sierra Leonean president expressed his country's support for the Kingdom's bid to host the Expo 2030 in Riyadh, while Advisor Qattan praised this positive stance, which reflects the strong relations between the two countries. --SPA 19:47 LOCAL TIME 16:47 GMT 0010 www.spa.gov.sa/w1700899