By: Trokon Wrepue – trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
Saudi – Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Beysolow Nyanti has paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where she’s meeting with officials for Liberia’s bid for a nonpermanent seat on the United National Security Council.
The purpose of the visit according to the Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was to strengthen the already cordial relations between Liberia and Saudi Arabia and to explore new opportunities for collaboration across various sectors, including political, economic, and developmental agendas.
“One of the key aspects of Foreign Minister Nyanti’s visit was to seek Saudi Arabia’s support for Liberia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.” A statement from the Ministry posted on Facebook said.
Minister Nyanti emphasized Liberia’s commitment to promoting peace and security at the global level and reiterated the importance of having Saudi Arabia’s backing for Liberia’s candidacy.
Foreign Minister Nyanti also discussed Liberia’s development agenda and underscored the need for increased investment from Saudi Arabia, particularly in the sectors of agriculture, infrastructure, and energy.
For his part, Deputy Foreign Minister and Acting Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Waleed A. Elkhereiji, praised Liberia for its political maturity, particularly in the peaceful transition of power during and after elections.
He described Liberia’s political stability as a positive example for the African continent and a model for sustainable development and peace and reiterated Saudi Arabia’s full support for Liberia’s bid for the non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, recognizing the importance of Liberia’s role in advancing global peace and security.
Addressing Foreign Minister Nyanti’s request for further bilateral cooperation, Deputy Minister Elkhereiji assured the Minister of Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to supporting Liberia’s development priorities, particularly in agriculture, infrastructure, and electricity.
