By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr.
Liberia and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation following high-level consultations held at the U.S. Department of State.
According to a release by the Liberia Mission in the U.S., Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madame Sara Beysolow Nyanti, on January 28 met with Mr. Nick Checker, Senior Bureau Official at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, to discuss key diplomatic priorities, including multilateral cooperation, economic diplomacy, and migration.
Discussions focused on Liberia’s role as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, with both sides exchanging views on strengthening coordination at the UN and advancing shared approaches to peace and security, regional stability, and effective multilateralism.
The meeting further explored opportunities to deepen U.S.–Liberia economic cooperation, including efforts to expand the pending United States, Liberia Partnership Dialogue.
Emphasis was placed on leveraging Liberia’s leadership within the Mano River Union to promote regional integration, trade, and coordinated responses to shared economic and security challenges.
Accordingly, the release noted that the issue migration was featured prominently in the talks, with both parties underscoring the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation to address migration in a manner consistent with shared responsibilities and the longstanding bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Earlier, Minister Nyanti also held consultations with the outgoing Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Mr. Will Stevens, on similar issues relating to U.S.–Liberia relations, as well as regional and multilateral cooperation.
The Liberian Foreign Minister was accompanied by Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the United States.
