Government and Guinean authorities have recommitted to maintain peace and stability along their shared border.
They two countries have meanwhile, agreed to resolve all outstanding boundary disputes through dialogue and diplomatic engagement rather than confrontation.
Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, made the disclosure on Tuesday, June 2, during the Ministry of Information regular press briefing in Monrovia.
Piah: “The agreement was reached during a recent regional summit held in La Côte d’Ivoire, where President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya; and Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, discussed regional security and cooperation.
He said the three leaders emphasized the importance of preserving peace, promoting regional stability, and strengthening cooperation among neighboring countries within the Mano River Basin.
Piah noted that Liberia and Guinea have agreed to address any existing border concerns through peaceful means, with a focus on fostering stronger diplomatic relations and enhance mutual trust between the two nations.
“Both Liberia and Guinea agreed to settle any outstanding border disputes amicably to strengthen peace, security and cooperation between the two nations.”
Piah explained that the understanding reflects a commitment by West African leaders to prioritize diplomacy, dialogue, and regional cooperation as essential tools for conflict prevention and sustainable development.
He further revealed that discussions during the summit focused on longstanding boundary concerns, cross-border trade, community relations, and the establishment of mechanisms to prevent tensions from escalating in border areas.
Piah stressed that the administration of Pre. Boakai remains committed to work closely with authorities in Conakry to ensure that residents of border communities continue to coexist peacefully while disputes are resolved through established diplomatic channels.
The renewed pledge comes as regional leaders intensify efforts to consolidate peace, strengthen economic integration and promote stability across West Africa, recognizing that peaceful relations among neighboring states remain critical to the development and prosperity.