THE FOLLOW UP
Feb 03, 2026 · state.gov
Operational Updates

U.S. Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Sierra Leonean Foreign Minister Kabba to discuss economic cooperation and migration

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Key takeaways

  • Meeting took place in Washington, D.C., on February 3, 2026.
  • Participants were U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Sierra Leonean Foreign Minister Timothy Musa Kabba.
  • Readout is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott and released by the Office of the Spokesperson.
  • Topics discussed: advancing joint economic interests and countering illegal immigration.
  • The brief readout does not list specific agreements, commitments, or follow-up actions.

Follow Up Questions

What is the role and responsibility of the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State?Expand

The Deputy Secretary of State is the Secretary’s principal deputy and senior adviser, acts as the Secretary in their absence, helps formulate and conduct U.S. foreign policy, and provides general supervision and direction across the Department of State.

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Who is Timothy Musa Kabba and what is his position and mandate in Sierra Leone?Expand

Timothy Musa Kabba is Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (senior cabinet minister responsible for the country’s foreign policy and representation); he is a former petroleum engineer and ex‑Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources who leads Sierra Leone’s diplomatic engagement and implementation of its international priorities.

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What specific "joint economic interests" are typically discussed between the U.S. and Sierra Leone?Expand

Typical U.S.–Sierra Leone “joint economic interests” include trade and investment promotion, development and infrastructure projects, support for extractive‑sector governance (minerals, petroleum), agricultural and food‑security cooperation, and U.S. private‑sector engagement to expand market access and jobs.

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What measures does the U.S. typically pursue with partners to "counter illegal immigration"?Expand

U.S. measures to “counter illegal immigration” with partners commonly include cooperation on border management and immigration systems, capacity‑building for law enforcement and migration management, information‑sharing, support for legal migration pathways and development assistance to address root causes, and partnership with multilateral organizations (e.g., IOM).

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Were any agreements, memoranda, or timelines announced as a result of this meeting?Expand

No — the State Department readout for the Feb. 3, 2026 meeting was brief and did not announce any agreements, memoranda, or timelines.

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How does this meeting fit into the broader U.S.–Sierra Leone bilateral relationship and recent engagements?Expand

The meeting is a routine high‑level diplomatic engagement within ongoing U.S.–Sierra Leone ties to deepen economic cooperation and migration/security collaboration; it follows regular bilateral contacts and Sierra Leone’s active international diplomacy (including its recent UN Security Council role) rather than marking a singular new initiative.

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What is the Principal Deputy Spokesperson’s role and why is a readout attributed to that office?Expand

The Principal Deputy Spokesperson leads the office that communicates State Department actions and is authorized to issue readouts and statements on behalf of the Spokesperson; attributing the readout to that office signals an official departmental summary of the meeting.

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