Monrovia—Israel’s Ambassador to Liberia, Ghana, and Sierra Leone, Roey Gilad, has introduced his authorities’s willingness to help the institution of a Liberian Embassy in Israel.
By: Yawah Y. Jaivey
Ambassador Gilad expressed the idea that the opening a Liberian Embassy in Israel can be a big asset for Liberia, significantly in attracting funding and fostering cooperation in agriculture, training, and protection.
“The opening of a Liberian Embassy in Israel is a brilliant funding that may repay significantly for Liberia. We anticipate an embassy in Liberia much like the one we had right here up to now,” Amb. Gilad acknowledged.
He additionally praised Liberia for growing feminine illustration in cupboard minister positions, noting that Israel hopes to emulate this achievement.
Ambassador Gilad highlighted Liberia’s current election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Safety Council as a significant accomplishment and urged Liberians to take delight on this achievement.
Amb. Gilad, based mostly in Ghana, is on his second go to to Liberia since presenting his letter of credence to President Boakai final yr.
The Israeli ambassador disclosed that he held a closed-door assembly with Liberia’s Agriculture Minister to debate strengthening the partnership between the 2 nations, significantly within the agricultural sector.
“Agriculture is being thought-about the pillar of our partnership, which has two dimensions between Israel and Liberia. Schooling can be seen as a key pillar of cooperation between our two nations,” Amb. Gilad defined.
He additional revealed that he had discussions with Liberia’s Ministers of Schooling and Protection on a variety of points affecting their respective sectors.
Talking at a press convention in Monrovia on Wednesday, he promised Israel’s full help for Liberia’s training sector, describing training as one of the crucial vital pillars of the Liberian authorities’s improvement agenda.
Ambassador Gilad additionally disclosed having discussions with Liberia’s Protection Minister relating to Israel’s help for the Liberian protection sector.
He famous that Liberia maintains a number one place amongst African nations with robust ties to Israel.
The ambassador recalled Liberia’s historic help for Israel’s independence on November 29, 1947, when Liberia voted in favor of creating Israel as an impartial state. Since then, he stated, the connection between the 2 nations has remained robust and continues to develop.
Amb. Gilad, nonetheless, disclosed that the Israeli authorities has prolonged an invite to Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to go to Israel in early 2026.
Ambassador Gilad reaffirmed Israel’s dedication to fostering nearer ties with Liberia via initiatives centered on sustainable improvement and capacity-building.
Liberian officers are optimistic that his go to will lay the groundwork for expanded cooperation in varied sectors, from agriculture to power, underscoring the enduring partnership between the 2 nations amidst evolving international dynamics.
