Africa-Press – Liberia. Liberian Foreign Minister H.E. Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., has expressed gratitude to the outgoing European Union Head of Delegation to the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Ambassador Laurent Delahousse for the level of assistance the EU continues to render the Government and people of Liberia.
Minister Kemayah also praised Ambassador Delahousse for the role he played in strengthening the bilateral and historic ties subsisting between EU and Liberia.
Foreign Minister Kemayah made the Commendation on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, when the outgoing EU Head of Delegation to Liberia, H.E. Ambassador Laurent Delahousse paid a Farewell courtesy call on him at the Foreign Ministry followed by a bilateral discussion between the two diplomats, after which the Foreign Minister Kemayah presented a special plaque to Ambassador Delahousse on behalf of the government and people of Liberia.
Foreign Minister Kemayah, who spoke on behalf of his Government at the meeting, said President George Manneh Weah sincerely extends gratitude and best wishes to the Outgoing EU Head of Delegation for his successful tour of duty in Liberia, “Liberia recognizes the role EU played in the election process in Liberia, as well as the sustenance of peace and harmony at the multilateral level in the world.
Foreign Minister Kemayah said Liberia stand with EU on bilateral, multilateral and global issues at international fora.
He said Liberia look forward to further strengthening the longstanding traditional relations between the EU and Liberia, consolidating cooperation and partnership between EU and Liberia at the level of the United Nations and other international bodies on multilateral and global issues including human rights, terrorism, climate change, democracy, corruption, good governance, among others.
The Liberian Foreign Minister also used the occasion to point out the pivotal role EU played by assisting Liberia in development assistance and other humanitarian assistance, which EU has provided to Liberia.
He stated that as Ambassador Delahousse takes leave of Liberia, it is a memorable time for Liberians as the nation go to elections in October this year, noting that the diplomatic relations between EU and Liberia is at an all-time high. “Go and serve as ambassador for Liberia”.
The Dean of the Cabinet further reiterated the unwavering commitment and determination of President George Manneh Weah to ensure a peaceful, fair, transparent and inclusive electoral process in Liberia on October 10, 2023, and during the post electoral period.
For his part, the outgoing EU Head of Delegation accredited to Liberia, Ambassador Delahousse praised Liberian Foreign Minister H.E. Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. for the warm reception as well as the bilateral assistance accorded him during his tour of duty in Liberia, adding “my task is over and I will be returning home”.
Ambassador Delahousse told the Liberian Foreign Minister that his tour duty was very interesting and pleasing, marked by excellent cooperation stressing” I wish to express thanks for all the cooperation that made my work smooth in Liberia. “
In keeping with diplomatic practices, the Outgoing EU Head of Delegation said he had come to the Ministry to inform the Foreign Minister that his stay in Liberia is over.
Ambassador Delahousse also recalled that his tour of duty in Liberia has been marked by great achievements with a deep sense of memory.
Ambassador Delahousse indicated that during his diplomatic service in Liberia, he was privileged to interact with key Liberian government officials and other personalities within the country.
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