“Liberia belongs to every Liberian, and that national development should rise above political differences… regardless of political affiliation, the country needs to benefit collectively when roads, schools, and other national infrastructure are developed,”
–pres. Boakai
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has returned home following a series of high-level diplomatic, international and Diaspora engagements in the United States.
He received a warm welcome from senior government officials, traditional leaders, religious leaders, students and supporters.
Pres. Boakai arrived on Tuesday, October 6, after he participated in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
He joined other world leaders, and discussed pressing global challenges, and Liberia’s role in the international community.
He told journalists upon his arrival that Liberia has entered another important stage in its engagement with the international community.
Boakai emphasized the importance of comprehensive partnerships to advance national interests.
Upon his return, Boakai also joined a special intercessory prayer service where religious leaders, government officials had gathered.
Traditional leaders, and members of the Christian community gathered to pray for wisdom, guidance, and protection for the President, his government and the Liberian people.
Pres. Boakai expressed appreciation to Liberians for their support. He said, Liberia belongs to every Liberian, and that national development should rise above political differences.
He noted that although Americans have Republican and Democratic parties, national development remains a shared responsibility for Liberia.
He emphasized the need for Liberians, regardless of political affiliation, to benefit collectively when roads, schools, and other national infrastructure are developed.
Pres. Boakai cautioned young people against damaging Liberia, “because of personal, or political interests.”
He added: “The country belongs to everyone, and that its future depends on collective responsibility.”
His return marks the beginning of a renewed domestic focus, with expectations that the administration will translate the diplomatic relationships, partnerships, and opportunities developed abroad into tangible investments, stronger institutions and improved living conditions for Liberians.
The United States visit included the President address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, along with bilateral, and sideline meetings focused on development priorities, international relations, trade, investment and strategic partnerships.
Following the UN engagements, Pres. Boakai traveled to the Washington, D.C. area, where he participated in the 2026 Liberia Annual Diaspora Conference.
The conference brought together Liberians from across the Diaspora, they discussed investment, governance, education, technology and national development.
Pres. Boakai meanwhile, encouraged Liberians abroad to strengthen their partnership with the government by moving beyond dialogue toward practical action through investment, knowledge transfer, technology, education, and other initiatives that can contribute to development.
He also held engagements with U.S. congressional, and White House personalities, with discussions focusing on Liberia, United States relations, democratic governance, infrastructure, trade, investment, and development priorities.
