President Joseph N. Boakai has received and accepted the Letters of Credence from seven Ambassadors at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia. According to an Executive Mansion release dated July 16, 2024, the diplomats hailed from the nations of Ireland, Guinea, Namibia, Hungary, Burundi, Czech Republic, and Sri Lanka.
In separate ceremonies, featuring conversations with the Ambassadors, President Boakai conveyed his sincere appreciation for their presence and extended gratitude to their respective Heads of State for entrusting them with diplomatic roles in Liberia. President Boakai underscored the significance of the strong bilateral relationships between Liberia and these nations, expressing his commitment to fortify these ties throughout his tenure.
Notably, he warmly welcomed the Guinean Ambassador, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with neighboring countries within the Mano River Union (MRU) to foster prosperity, peace, and security.
Furthermore, President Boakai highlighted Liberia’s unwavering dedication to promoting peace and fostering open relations with all nations. The Ambassadors, in turn, conveyed their countries’ eagerness to collaborate with the Liberian Government in advancing developmental initiatives encompassing agriculture, security, water supply, healthcare, and governance.
The formal presentation of Letters of Credence solidifies the genuine and strengthened diplomatic alliances between the participating countries. The esteemed diplomats who presented their Letters of Credence to the President of Liberia and the Liberian government are as follows: H.E. Gerard Considine, Ambassador of Ireland, H.E. Aboubacar Sylla, Ambassador of Guinea, Mrs. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Ambassador of Namibia, H.E. Tamas Endre Feher, Ambassador of Hungary, H.E. Edouard Nduwimana, Ambassador of Burundi, H.E. Pavel Bilek, Ambassador of Czech Republic and H.E. Veluppillai Kananathan, Ambassador of Sri Lanka.
This significant occasion marks a pivotal moment in the reinforcement of meaningful and collaborative relations with Liberia’s international partners.
