President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. on Thursday held a high-level bilateral assembly with French President Emmanuel Macron on the Élysée Palace in Paris, the place the 2 leaders mentioned strengthening Liberia–France relations, advancing growth cooperation, and supporting Liberia’s position on the United Nations Safety Council.
The assembly centered on increasing bilateral collaboration throughout key sectors and deepening Liberia’s worldwide partnerships.
Throughout the talks, President Boakai underscored Liberia’s historic legacy as Africa’s oldest republic and one of many 4 unique signatories to the United Nations Constitution.
“Regardless of this legacy, Liberia is the one one of many 4 nations that has by no means served a full time period on the UN Safety Council, making its present win on the non-permanent seat each symbolic and strategic,” President Boakai said.
He referred to as on President Macron to champion Liberia’s nomination as Chair and Co-Chair for 4 sanctions committees as soon as deliberations transfer to the P5 (Everlasting 5) stage of the United Nations.
The Liberian Chief additionally renewed his administration’s give attention to inclusive and sustainable progress, highlighting nationwide initiatives that promote ladies’s empowerment, social inclusion, and assist for individuals with disabilities.
Each presidents acknowledged the significance of reworking their discussions into concrete actions via technical cooperation and follow-up mechanisms agreed upon throughout the go to.
In a heat show of friendship, President Boakai invited President Macron to a state go to to Liberia, which the French chief graciously accepted.
The 2 heads of state directed their respective Ministries of International Affairs to coordinate the modalities and timelines for the upcoming go to.
President Boakai expressed profound gratitude to President Macron and the folks of France for his or her longstanding friendship and continued partnership in assist of Liberia’s progress and transformation.
“We’re grateful for France’s enduring friendship and for standing with Liberia on its path towards peace, growth, and worldwide cooperation,” President Boakai remarked.
The assembly marks a brand new chapter in Liberia–France relations, emphasizing shared values of democracy, partnership, and a collective imaginative and prescient for world stability and inclusive progress.
