The British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Mr. Peter Penfold, assured the President that the British Government will extend required assistance to President Kabbah's Government and to the people of Sierra Leone bilaterally, and through the European Union, and that the United Kingdom will use its current chairmanship of the European Commission to mobilize European Union support. He disclosed that a British naval ship is on its way to Sierra Leone, bringing emergency medical supplies and personnel, engineers to repair electricity facilities, and experts on the detection and disposal of land mines. The Charge d'Affaires of the Federal Republic of Germany assured the President that his Government has despatched four containers of medicines, baby foods and other humanitarian supplies. He also informed the President that his Government can provide assistance in the clearing of land mines, including training. The head of delegation of the European Union assured the President that the Union will provide funds for the procurement of petroleum products, and that it will endeavour to speed up the process of bringing immediate relief to the country.
Funds are also available for other areas.
A UN assessment mission is due in Freetown by the weekend when some medical supplies will be delivered.