MEA reaffirms India-Liberia partnership as new embassy opens in Delhi
New Delhi, August 14
The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India's resolve to build a mutually beneficial alliance with Liberia as the West African state officially opened its resident mission in the national capital.
Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela represented India at the embassy opening ceremony on Thursday.
Underlining the milestone, the MEA posted on X, "Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela participated in the inauguration of the new Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in New Delhi. The establishment of the Resident Mission is a significant milestone and further strengthens the close ties of friendship and cooperation between India and Liberia. Committed to working together to advance a mutually beneficial India-Liberia partnership."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Liberia's Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti to discuss subjects including commercial shipping security, healthcare, agriculture, mining, water management, and skill building.
The Liberian Foreign Minister landed in India on Thursday.
Welcoming the visiting leader, the MEA posted, "Warmly welcome Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti of Liberia on her arrival in New Delhi. The visit provides an opportunity to further strengthen the warm and close ties between India and Liberia."
Following their bilateral talks, Jaishankar posted on X that he was "delighted to meet Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti of Liberia" and extended congratulations on the opening of the diplomatic mission, describing the meeting as a productive exchange spanning various bilateral domains.
He added, "Our meeting also focused on much-needed UNSC reforms. Confident that our South-South cooperation will continue to strengthen."
Earlier on Tuesday, the External Affairs Minister met a Liberian legislative delegation participating in an exchange initiative, reiterating India's dedication to bolstering Global South cooperation.
The visiting delegation included members of the Liberian Senate and House of Representatives, representatives of the Women's Legislative Caucus of Liberia headed by Ellen-Attoh Wreh, and UN Women delegates.
Reflecting on the engagement, Jaishankar posted on X, "A pleasure to meet a Parliamentary Delegation from Liberia visiting India for the IBSA-funded peer-learning programme. Exchanged views on development programmes, sharing the experience of Jan-Dhan Yojana, MUDRA Yojana, SVAnidhi, Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana, and Mission Amrit Sarovar. Appreciated their interest and reaffirmed our commitment towards deeper Global South partnership."
— ANI
Reader Comments
The mention of UNSC reforms is crucial! India has been advocating for this for years, and having Liberia's support matters. But I wonder how much of this translates into actual trade and investment. We need to see more concrete outcomes, not just ceremonial openings.
Proud to see our government investing in Global South partnerships! The Jan Dhan, MUDRA, and Jal Jeevan Mission experiences are genuinely transformative. If Liberia can learn from our grassroots development models, it'll be a win-win for both nations. 🙌
While this is positive, I hope we're also focusing on sustainable development in Liberia. Mining and water management are mentioned, but we must ensure these projects are environmentally responsible. India should lead by example in responsible resource sharing.
As an Indian-American, it's heartening to see India playing a bigger role in global diplomacy. The exchange programs and capacity building initiatives are exactly what developing nations need. This is soft power at its finest.
Interesting to see the women's legislative caucus involvement. Gender equality and women's empowerment should be central to these partnerships. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao's success story could be really valuable for Liberia too!
Good to see India expanding its diplomatic footprint, but let's be honest - we need to verify these partnerships deliver real benefits to ordinary people. The ceremonial aspects are fine, but implementation and follow-through matter more.
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