“Advancing Dialogue On Liberia’s Peacebuilding Priorities”
Monrovia, Liberia – Madam Nicola Clase, Sweden’s Permanent Representative to the UN and Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission’s (PBC) Liberia Configuration, is leading a high-level delegation to Liberia from November 21–26, 2024.
The visit’s objectives are to further discussion of Liberia’s peacebuilding priorities, evaluate the country’s progress, and investigate solutions for new problems that arise in maintaining peace.
On Friday, November 22, 2024, Madam Clase paid a courtesy call to Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and emphasized the significance of ongoing cooperation between Liberia and the international community in promoting peace and stability.
On behalf of President Joseph N. Boakai, Foreign Minister Nyanti welcomed the group and conveyed Liberia’s sincere appreciation to the Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations for their unwavering assistance.
She emphasized Liberia’s ARREST Agenda, which places a high priority on fighting corruption, promoting transparency, good governance, and peacebuilding as essential pillars of the country’s growth.
The government’s commitment to tackling problems of justice and reconciliation, including the possible creation of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC), was further explained by Foreign Minister Nyanti.
She emphasized that the initiative is essential to ensure accountability, deliver justice for victims, and promote long-term peace.
With an emphasis on criminal accountability, restitution, and reconciliation, the Dean of the Cabinet emphasized the necessity of comprehensive transitional justice measures.
She urged the international community to back the creation of the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) and reaffirmed Liberia’s dedication to these ideals.
Given the youthful demographic of Liberia, Foreign Minister Nyanti emphasized the vital role that youth empowerment plays in maintaining peace.
President Joseph N. Boakai, top government officials, and important stakeholders, including as civil society organizations and representatives of women’s and youth organizations, are set to meet with Madam Clase and Liberia’s foreign minister.
To learn more about the effects of ongoing efforts, the team will also tour important locations for peacebuilding projects.
Progress on the creation of the War and Economic Crimes Court, a pillar of Liberia’s transitional justice system, will get particular focus.
During the event, Foreign Minister Nyanti made a plea to the international community for ongoing assistance in tackling Liberia’s peacebuilding goals.
She underlined how crucial international cooperation is to achieving the nation’s objectives, especially in fields like social cohesion, youth empowerment, and transitional justice.
The senior UN official’s and her delegation’s visit is a major step toward strengthening Liberia’s ties with the global community. The government of Liberia is steadfast in its commitment to preserving the values of accountability, reconciliation, and inclusion as the country moves forward on its path to peace and prosperity.
