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Monrovia, Liberia – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sarah Beysolow Nyanti, hosted a number of ambassadors-designate to the Republic of Liberia at her Foreign Ministry headquarters in Monrovia’s Capitol Hill.
As part of the diplomatic procedure leading up to their official presentation of letters of credence to Amb. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, the event was held on Monday, July 15, 2024.
At the start of their diplomatic mission in Liberia, the newly appointed ambassadors-designate gave Foreign Minister Nyanti a courtesy call.
The distinguished Ambassadors-designate include:
-Mrs. Selma Ashipala Musavyi of the Republic of Namibia
-H.E. Tamas Endre Feher of the Republic of Hungary
-H.E. Edouard Nduwimna of the Republic of Burundi
-H.E. Pavel Bilek of the Czech Republic
-H.E. Daniel Manhongo of the Republic of Zambia
-H.E. Dr. Usra Hendra Harahap of the Republic of Indonesia
-H.E. Ursula Fahringer of the Republic of Australia
-H.E. Veluppillai Kananathan of the Republic of Sri Lanka
-H.E. Saad bin Bakheat Al-Qathami of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia
During her separate speech, Minister Nyanti greeted the ambassador-designate cordially and conveyed her happiness at meeting them. The speaker underscored the significance of diplomatic relations and international cooperation, stressing Liberia’s dedication to cultivating robust bilateral connections with its respective nations.
The Foreign Minister emphasized that Liberia and these countries have long-standing partnerships and common principles, which are demonstrated by the arrival of the Ambassadors-designate.
Additionally, Foreign Minister Nyanti expressed her hope that the new ambassador would greatly advance diplomatic, commercial, and cultural ties. She gave them her word that her ministry would assist them completely and work with them to fortify their relationships and accomplish their shared objectives.
Each Ambassador-designate gave copies of their letters of credence to Minister Nyanti during the polite visit. She received these formal documents in a separate ceremony and expressed her congratulations to the ambassadors on their appointments.
Foreign Minister Nyanti expressed confidence in their capacity to effectively represent their nations and cultivate strong diplomatic ties with Liberia, recognizing their skills and experiences.
In response, the designated ambassadors expressed the goodwill greetings of their countries and reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening bilateral ties with Liberia.
They conveyed their appreciation for the kind welcome and gave Foreign Minister Nyanti their word that they would be happy to cooperate on a range of topics of shared interest, including as commerce, investment, healthcare, education, and cultural exchange.
The Dean of the Cabinet outlined the main areas in which there was room for cooperation and expressed optimism that the diplomatic missions would result in further work in these areas. She said that Liberia is eager to explore new avenues for growth and development on both sides and that it cherishes its relationships with the world community.
A picture opportunity marked the end of the event and the start of a new phase in Liberia’s diplomatic ties with the nations that the incoming ambassadors-designate will be representing. The occasion highlights Liberia’s openness to international cooperation and represents an important turning point in the country’s continuous attempts to improve its foreign relations.
As the aspiring ambassadors get ready to hand over their letters of credence to President Boakai, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still dedicated to helping them integrate seamlessly into Liberia’s diplomatic community. The ministry anticipates successful interactions and joint ventures that will benefit the citizens of Liberia and the other countries.
Photo credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
