Russia's diplomatic relations with Sierra Leone date back to the early 1960s during the Soviet era, but currently Moscow does not have a diplomatic mission in Freetown. Instead, Russia is represented in Sierra Leone by its embassy in Conakry, Guinea.
Freetown and Moscow should hold talks on introducing a visa-free regime between the countries, Sierra Leone's Ambassador to Russia Mohamed Yongawo has told Sputnik.
"It would be worthwhile to hold talks with the Russian side on this issue. Russians can get a visa on arrival , right at the airport. There is no need to go to the embassy to get it," Yongawo said when asked about visa-free travel with Russia.
The diplomat added that Sierra Leone is one of the safest countries on the African continent for tourism.
According to him, Sierra Leone has the best beaches in the world, and Russians who visit say they have "never been to such a hospitable and beautiful country."
Freetown and Moscow should hold talks on introducing a visa-free regime between the countries, Sierra Leone's Ambassador to Russia Mohamed Yongawo has told Sputnik.
"It would be worthwhile to hold talks with the Russian side on this issue. Russians can get a visa on arrival , right at the airport. There is no need to go to the embassy to get it," Yongawo said when asked about visa-free travel with Russia.
The diplomat added that Sierra Leone is one of the safest countries on the African continent for tourism.
According to him, Sierra Leone has the best beaches in the world, and Russians who visit say they have "never been to such a hospitable and beautiful country."