The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Julius Maada Bio, the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone. 
 
The Secretary-General and the President discussed Sierra Leone’s political and socio-economic situation and the country’s efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
 
The Secretary-General commended Sierra Leone on taking steps to abolish the death penalty. He further praised efforts undertaken to advance gender equality as part of the Government’s commitment to implement the Sustainable Development Goals.