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Boakai Receives Letters of Credence From Ambassadors of Sweden, Canada, and Belgium

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MONROVIA: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today welcomed three distinguished ambassadors accredited to Liberia at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia.
Each ambassador presented a Letter of Credence, symbolizing their governments’ commitment to fostering stronger diplomatic ties with Liberia.

Receiving H.E. Karl Backeus, Ambassador of Kingdom of Sweden, President Boakai expressed gratitude for Sweden’s longstanding relationship with Liberia.
He highlighted Sweden’s contributions to education and technical vocational education and training (TVET), particularly in Foya City, where Swedish-supported schools continue to make a positive impact.
President Boakai called for strengthened collaboration in trade, investment, and youth empowerment to further deepen bilateral ties.
In response, Ambassador Backeus reiterated his government’s commitment to promoting trade, investment, and education, acknowledging the historical bond between Sweden and Liberia. He emphasized Sweden’s readiness to support Liberia’s development agenda.
H.E. Anthony Blanc, Ambassador of Canada, was warmly welcomed as he assumed his new role. President Boakai noted that Liberia and Canada share a relationship that spans over 140 years. He acknowledged Canada’s historical contributions, including the introduction of the YMCA in Liberia, and invited Canadian investment in key sectors.
In his remarks, Ambassador Blanc reaffirmed Canada’s dedication to strengthening ties with Liberia. He pledged to rebuild past agreements in trade, investment, and education while emphasizing mutual collaboration to support Liberia’s growth and transformation.
The Liberian President also received H.E. Carole Van Eyli, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium, to discuss avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation. President Boakai emphasized Liberia’s openness to business and called for closer economic collaboration between the two nations. He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to promoting good neighborliness and working with Belgium to achieve shared development goals.
Ambassador Van Eyli expressed her government’s intent to create an enabling environment for trade and investment. She highlighted Belgium’s focus on resilience-building initiatives to support Liberia’s economic growth and prosperity.
Amplifying his commitment to forging strong partnerships, President Boakai underscored his Administration’s desire to foster productive partnerships with all 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,” he stated.
The presentation of Letters of Credence marks a renewed chapter of cooperation between Liberia and these three nations, focusing on mutual interests in trade, investment, education, and development.

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