President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of Liberia welcomed ambassadors from Sweden, Canada, and Belgium at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia as they presented their Letters of Credence. This event marks a commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations with Liberia.
During the ceremony, President Boakai expressed appreciation for Sweden’s long-standing relationship with Liberia while receiving H.E. Karl Backeus, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden. He acknowledged Sweden’s contributions to education and technical vocational education and training (TVET) in Foya City. President Boakai called for increased collaboration in trade, investment, and youth empowerment.
Ambassador Backeus reiterated his government’s commitment to promoting trade, investment, and education between Sweden and Liberia. He highlighted Sweden’s readiness to support Liberia’s development agenda.
H.E. Anderson Blanc was welcomed as Canada’s new ambassador to Liberia. President Boakai noted the 140-year relationship between the two countries and acknowledged Canada’s historical contributions such as introducing the YMCA in Liberia. He invited Canadian investment in key sectors.
Ambassador Blanc reaffirmed Canada’s dedication to strengthening ties with Liberia by pledging to rebuild past agreements related to trade, investment, and education while emphasizing mutual collaboration.
The Liberian President also received H.E. Carole Van Eyli from Belgium to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation. President Boakai emphasized openness to business and economic collaboration with Belgium.
Ambassador Van Eyli expressed her government’s intent to create an enabling environment for trade and investment while focusing on resilience-building initiatives supporting economic growth in Liberia.
President Boakai underscored his administration’s desire for productive partnerships with friendly nations: “Liberia has come a long way, and with the help of our international partners, we can build a future where Liberia is counted among the world’s developed nations.”
The presentation of Letters of Credence signifies renewed cooperation between Liberia and these three nations focused on mutual interests in trade, investment, education, and development.
