On May 9, Wang Qing, the Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, accompanied President Bio of Sierra Leone to the inauguration ceremony of Maforki Port, which was invested in, constructed and operated by Chinese - funded enterprises. Sierra Leone's Chief Minister, Minister of Transport, Minister of Mines and others attended the ceremony.

Ambassador Wang Qing extended warm congratulations on the commissioning of Maforki Port. He stated that this represented the latest progress in implementing the outcomes of President Bio's visit to China last year. It was a successful case of China - Sierra Leone's infrastructure cooperation through an innovative model and a vivid demonstration of the win - win cooperation among all stakeholders. China was willing to work with Sierra Leone to implement the outcomes of the state visit and the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China - Africa Cooperation. Guided by the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, China would further deepen cooperation with Sierra Leone in infrastructure, mining and other fields, continuously injecting new impetus into Sierra Leone's economic and social development and the practical cooperation between the two countries.