No support for Liberian dissidents, says ambassador

Sierra Leone's ambassador in Monrovia, Dr.Kemo Salia Bao, says his government will not allow "dissidents" to use its territory to attack Liberia, independent Star radio reported. Bao was speaking after a meeting yesterday with Liberian Information Minister Joe Mulbah. According to Star, he said there would be exchanges of visits by Sierra Leonean and Liberian government officials, and interaction would be encouraged between journalists in an attempt to "build confidence" between the two countries. Mulbah said Liberia was consistent in its belief that the conflict in Sierra Leone could be resolved only through dialogue and commended President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah on his attempts to reach an "amicable solution" with rebel leader Foday Sankoh. Mulbah assured that Liberia would not be used by anyone to destabilize Sierra Leone and, according to Star, he called for the establishment of training centres on the border to encourage ex-fighters to engage in "productive activities."