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Celebrated in Tirana the 55th anniversary of national independence of Sierra Leone

April 29, 2016

Present were representatives of parliament, government, diplomatic corps, honorary consuls, representatives of business, media, etc.

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Albania Mr. Artan Stroka organized on Thursday, dated April 28, 2016, IN "Tirana International", a festive evening on the occasion of the 55 anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of Sierra Leone.

"55 years ago, said Consul Stroka, on March 27, 1961, Sierra Leone, after great efforts, gained independence from Great Britain and was declared an independent state, an act which was signed in London. On April 20, 1960 negotiations began in London for the independence of Sierra Leone. United Kingdom recognized the independence of Sierra Leone on April 27, 1961 and Milton Margai became the first prime minister of Sierra Leone. In May 1962, Sierra Leone held the first general elections as an independent state" said Honorary Consul of the Republic of Sierra Leone in Albania Mr. Artan Stroka in his opening speech.

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