Monrovia – Musa Hassan Bility, Political Chief of the Residents Motion for Change (CMC) and Consultant of Nimba County District #7, has praised the Authorities of Liberia and the Minister of Overseas Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, for what he described as a big diplomatic achievement — the restoration of Liberia’s visa standing with america to its prewar stage.
In an announcement issued Wednesday, Rep. Bility expressed deep appreciation to Minister Nyanti for her “exceptional show of professionalism, focus, and patriotism” which, he mentioned, contributed to the U.S. Authorities’s determination to increase visa validity for Liberians from 12 months to 36 months.
“This growth is a mirrored image of the quiet however constant work of the Minister and her staff, carried out with self-discipline and nationwide dedication. Regardless of distractions and inner challenges, she has stayed the course, representing Liberia’s pursuits with readability and conviction,” Bility mentioned.
He additionally counseled President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his management and help of the diplomatic course of that led to the breakthrough, noting that “efficient diplomacy requires collective will,” and that the end result represents coordination between the Presidency and the Ministry of Overseas Affairs.
Bility prolonged “profound appreciation” to the Authorities and folks of america for the choice, describing it as a “forward-looking gesture and a renewed vote of confidence within the Liberian individuals, our democratic establishments, and our potential for progress and stability.”
“This second is just not a political triumph; it’s a nationwide milestone,” he emphasised. “It underscores the significance of competence, credibility, and patriotism in governance and overseas relations. When management is exercised with sincerity and focus, Liberia earns respect.”
The Nimba County lawmaker urged Liberians to take satisfaction within the growth and to see it as proof that “actual achievements come by means of teamwork, integrity, and sustained nationwide effort.”
He concluded that the Residents Motion for Change celebrates the choice for instance of what’s attainable “when public service is guided by dedication to nation moderately than politics.”
On Wednesday, the U.S. Authorities introduced that, efficient instantly, Liberian candidates for B-1 (Enterprise), B-2 (Tourism), and B1/B2 (Enterprise/Tourism Mixture) visas will now obtain multiple-entry visas legitimate for 3 years, with no reciprocity payment required for individuals who qualify.
Beforehand, Liberians needed to reapply for brand new U.S. visas yearly, going through repeated prices, documentation burdens, and prolonged processing occasions. The brand new three-year validity interval now permits vacationers to make a number of journeys to the U.S. with out reapplying, easing the motion of businesspeople, college students, and households.
Analysts say the coverage is predicted to bolster Liberia’s non-public sector and funding local weather by encouraging entrepreneurs to journey extra freely to the U.S. for commerce festivals, coaching, and partnerships — probably resulting in elevated commerce, enterprise innovation, and know-how switch.
