MONROVIA, LIBERIA-A high-level Liberian delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister for Legal Affairs, Jeddi Armah, is in India for the maiden India-Liberia United Nations Consultations.
Other members of the delegation include Garmondeh Yebleh, Desk Officer for International Peace and Security, and Moibah Johnson, Senior Desk Officer, Bureau of Afro-Asian Affairs.
Held on 29 December in Delhi, the India-Liberia United Nations Consultations was led on the Indian side by Nabanita Chakrabarti, Joint Secretary In-Charge of the United Nations Political (UNP) Division at the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
The dialogue provides an important platform for the two countries to exchange views on multilateral issues, including international peace and security, coordination at the United Nations, and priorities during Liberia’s tenure at the UN Security Council.
It also aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key priority areas, including healthcare, maritime cooperation, agriculture, education, training, and capacity building.
Following the consultations, the Liberian delegation was received by Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary (West), and Mr. Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central and West Africa), at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India.
During the meetings, India congratulated Liberia on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and assured the Government of Liberia of India’s full support throughout its tenure on the Council.
According to a release, the gathering also focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key priority areas, including healthcare, maritime cooperation, agriculture, education, training, and capacity building.
The release quotes the Indian Government reaffirming its commitment to supporting Liberia through development partnerships, technical assistance, and training opportunities under its various cooperation frameworks, including the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme.
India and Liberia share longstanding friendly relations based on mutual respect, South-South cooperation, shared democratic values, and a common commitment to peace and development.
The release noted that over the years, cooperation between the two countries has expanded in areas such as education, capacity building, trade, and people-to-people exchanges.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy near Monrovia says the India–Liberia UN Consultation underscores the growing depth of diplomatic engagement between both nations and reflects a shared desire to enhance collaboration at the multilateral level.