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Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., arrived in the United States on September 8, 2023, to address the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), and to galvanize support from the Liberian diaspora.
The Liberian leader and delegation were met on arrival at the Dulles International Airport in Virginia by the Liberian Ambassador accredited to the US Dr Al Hassan Conteh.

Washington DC, 08/21/25: Since his arrival in Japan, for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has met several key leaders to make the case for a stronger bilateral cooperation between Japan and Liberia.
An Executive Mansion release noted that President Boakai met with Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba in a meeting that provided an opportunity for both leaders to reaffirm the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation existed between Liberia and Japan for more than six decades.

On behalfof all staff of the Washington, DC Mission of Liberia, and all Liberians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and in my own name, I express deepest heartfelt condolences to the President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., the Government and people of Liberia, and the bereaved family, on the sad Homegoing of His Excellency Ambassador Sylvester M. Grigsby, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs of Liberia.

Philadelphia, PA, USA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., will officially launch the Liberia Trade and Investment Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, marking a bold new chapter in Liberia’s efforts to strengthen trade, attract investment, and engage the Liberian diaspora in national development.

Washington, D.C., June 24, 2025 - Award-winning filmmaker Prof. Welma Campbell Mashinini Redd will deliver the oration for Liberia's 178th Independence Anniversary in Washington, D.C., on July 19, 2025. She will speak on the topic "Liberia's Economic Renaissance: Building Bridges Between the United States and Liberia," reflecting the mutual foreign policy goals of the United States and Liberia in economic diplomacy.

Washington, D.C., June 16, 2025 – The Liberian Embassy in Washington, D.C., hosted a reception on June 13, 2025, to celebrate Liberia's election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, along with his staff, was joined by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Cllr. Deweh Gray and Mr. Sabestian Teclar, President of the Liberia Community Assoc

Today, we stand at the threshold of a new chapter in our nation's history. The United Nations Security Council has honored us with a non-permanent seat for 2026-2027, recognizing our resilience, commitment to peace, and dedication to global cooperation.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all UN Member States for their confidence. This is a moment of honor and humility for our 178-year-old republic, Africa’s first independent nation, whose long and storied journey continues to inspire.
Our election is not just a national achievement. It symbolizes African perseverance and is a... Read more...

Washington D.C., May 29, 2025 - In a heartfelt ceremony, the Liberian Studies Association (LSA) of the USA honored Ambassador Al-Hassan Conteh, the Ambassador of Liberia to the United States of America, for his past, significant contributions as President of the Liberian Studies Association and former editor of the Liberian Studies Journal.

As the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) prepares for the next round of elections of members for non-permanent seats in June 2025, member states must recognize and empower the Republic of Liberia, which has historically demonstrated its commitment to peace, security, and cooperation. With its long and rich history of contributions to global affairs, Liberia is uniquely positioned to assume a non-permanent seat on the UNSC.