Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh yesterday Thursday October 10th had rounds of meetings at the European Union (EU) headquarters in Brussels.

He met with the African team from the EU External Action Service (EEAS) headed by Koen Vervaeke.

He also held meetings with the West Africa unit of the EU development coordination department led by the chief, Didier Verse, and a final meeting with the deputy secretary of the EEAS.

VP Jalloh outlined the key strategic objectives of the New Direction with an underlying focus to diversify the economy, spur economic development and improve the investment environment.

He used the occasion to discuss the agenda of President Bio’s visit to Brussels in early November.

He stressed that the president will like to engage the EU on a range of issues including support for education, rural infrastructure, youth employment, fisheries and business climate.

VP Jalloh reiterated the commitment of President Bio to strengthen the country’s relations with the EU beyond development aid to such things as immigration, European visas and scholarships for young Sierra Leoneans to study and be trained in Europe.

The EU officials welcomed President coming visit to the EU and stated that the EU President, Jean-Claude Juncker, has consented to meet with President Bio.

VP Jalloh used the opportunity to advocate to the EU Immigration officials for scholarships to students in Sierra Leone. He also appealed to the EU officials to help strengthen Sierra Leone’s immigration rules.