Following the meeting, Vice President Jalloh expressed strong support for India`s stand against terrorism and condemned its global impact

Jalloh strongly condemned terrorism, describing its damaging consequences. "We outrightly condemn terrorism. We know the devastating impact it has not only on the security but also on the development prospects of the country," he said

He further assured that Sierra Leone would raise the issue on various international platforms. "I want to assure you that Sierra Leone will use the United Nations Security Council, our position in the African Union, and the OIC, wherever we have the platform, because it is not only an issue of Asia but also in our neighbourhood," he said

The Vice President also stated that he would pass on the Indian delegation`s message to Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio. "I will also deliver your message to the President of the country, who is out of the country and will be back on Sunday," he added

Meanwhile, the Shinde-led delegation met with Abdulai Caulker, the National Security Coordinator of Sierra Leone, and his team in Freetown on Thursday (local time)