President Joseph N. Boakai has received letters of credence and welcomed four distinguished ambassadors accredited to Liberia. During the welcoming ceremony Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, each ambassador presented credentials, symbolizing their governments’ commitment to fostering stronger diplomatic ties with Liberia.
The ambassadors include, H.E Daniel Graces Carabali, Colombian Ambassador, H.E Dominique Michel Favre, Ambassador of Switzerland, H.E Mohamed Abdellah Khattra of Mauritania and H.E Roey Gilad, Israel’s Ambassador.
Speaking with the ambassadors, President Boakai disclosed that Liberia is open for business and called for closer economic collaboration between various nations.
Boakai reaffirmed his government’s commitment to promoting good neighborliness and working with various countries to achieve shared development goals.
The Liberian leader used the occasion to call for strengthened collaboration in trade, investment, and youth empowerment to further deepen bilateral ties.
“Liberia has come a long way, and with the help of our international partners, we can build a future where Liberia is counted among the world’s developed nations,” he said.
The presentation of Letters of Credence marks a renewed chapter of cooperation between Liberia and these nations, focusing on mutual interests in trade, investment, education, and development.
He said that Liberia is the first African country to recognize the State of Israel since 1948; acknowledging the historical contributions of Israel to Liberia.
In his remarks, Ambassador Gilad reaffirmed Israel’s dedication to strengthening ties with Liberia. Ambassador Gilad pledged to rebuild past agreements in trade, investment, and education while emphasizing mutual collaboration to support Liberia’s growth and transformation.
Also, Ambassador Carabali of Colombia expressed gratitude for the longstanding relationship with Liberia. He emphasized Colombia’s readiness to support Liberia’s development agenda.
