Pledges To Promote Peace Globally
Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East to provide civilians with essential humanitarian relief.
Addressing World leaders Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in New York, United States of America, the Liberia leader urged both Israelis and Palestinians to engage in negotiations toward lasting peace, including a two-state solution.
“we see the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as a threat to global peace and security. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a peaceful resolution that also respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity.”
According to Boakai, the goals Liberia has set for itself and the future are best served on the basis of peace and security. President Boakai said that having experienced peace for nearly two decades following a long-running conflict, his administration want to promote peace and stability at home, in the region, and worldwide.
“The threat of conflicts to our shared world underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to foster regional and global stability and peace. Therefore, we support all the UN’s efforts to address peace and security issues worldwide.”
Boakai explained that Liberia is worried about the growing security threats in the region, such as terrorism and political and economic instability. He said, “We urge full dialogue and cooperation among West African nations to address these issues effectively.”
In his first UNGA speech as president, he stated that Liberia firmly stands with the rest of West Africa in the resolve to maintain the fifty-year-old regional economic commission (ECOWAS).
“We oppose efforts to disintegrate our union and will not accept the region being used for proxy conflicts. We look to the AU and the UN to support us in keeping the regional body united.”
Boakai explained that the world is facing numerous crises, including global threats such as diseases, security, and climate change, as well as food and resource shortages. “Our vulnerabilities are evident, and we need to use our collective knowledge to find solutions that will preserve the planet for future generation.”
He asserted that there is no denying the existence of climate change and that it poses a growing threat to our way of life and environment. He also said, immediate action must be taken by all nations to mitigate this threat, including working together to implement Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
“Liberia, as the most forested country in West Africa with over half of its land covered by forests, plays a vital role in biodiversity and environmental sustainability. As a result, our country is taking important steps to lead the conversation on climate action.”
The President declared that in order to aid accelerate efforts toward developing Liberia’s Nationally Determined Contribution to battle climate change, his administration has called on the Legislature and other stakeholders to start looking at the Paris Agreement, notably under Article 6.
“As we take these steps, we keep in mind the need to strengthen our economy and allocate resources to vital sectors like the blue and green economy and technology transfer to support these climate-related initiatives.”
