On October 29, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Her Excellency Fatima Maada Bio had the honour of serving as the Guest of Honour at the 102nd Anniversary Celebration of the Proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye.

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‎The event also commemorated 54 years of strong, brotherly, and diplomatic relations between Sierra Leone and Türkiye a partnership built on mutual respect, cooperation, and shared goals for sustainable development.

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‎In her remarks, H.E. Fatima Maada Bio congratulated the people and government of Türkiye for their remarkable progress and extended sincere appreciation to H.E. Yusuf Burak Rende, the Ambassador of Türkiye to Sierra Leone, for his unwavering support and efforts in fostering unity between the two nations.

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‎The celebration served as a shining example of how diplomacy and friendship can bridge continents, strengthen partnerships, and inspire mutual growth.

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