President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has called on Liberians to embrace the profound significance of the country’s election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), describing it as both a ‘great honor and a weighty responsibility.’
By this latest milestone development on the world phase, the President declared: “Liberia is unequivocally back on the global stage and is ready!”
Pres. Boakai made the statement as he opened a special cabinet meeting convened to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts behind the successful campaign for the Non-Permanent Seat; to map out the country’s strategic direction for its tenure on the Council.
He expressed deep appreciation to the Dean of the Cabinet and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, members of the cabinet, “and all individuals and institutions whose contributions made this historic achievement possible.”
Pres. Boakai, according to a release, reminded Liberians that this collective success must translate into visibility, success and benefit for all of us.
“Our ARREST Agenda, the African Agenda and the global agenda must be pursued,” he said, urging that “we put forth our best to ensure an enduring legacy for our term to end with pride and honor.”
Tuesday’s Cabinet Meeting received an update from Madam Nyanti on the country’s roles and responsibilities as a Non-Permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
Madam Nyanti outlined the UNSC mandate and assessed the country’s preparedness, covering technical capacity requirements such as staffing, financial support and budgetary provision, as well as crafting principled and strategic foreign policy directions.
The Cabinet Meeting marked the beginning of a series of high-level engagements aimed at ensuring that the Liberia’s leadership on the Security Council reflects the country’s commitment to peace, stability and global cooperation.