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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.
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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.

Fellow Liberians:
Today, we commemorate Unification Day, a powerful reminder of our nation's challenging past and its ongoing journey toward unity and peace. As we reflect on our history, let us honor the sacrifices of our ancestors who dedicated themselves to bringing our nation together.
In celebrating this significant occasion, I urge all Liberians, both in the Diaspora and at home, to join hands with the Government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. in its steadfast commitment to improving the standard of living for all citizens.

Washington D.C. May 9, 2025. - On Wednesday, May 6, 2025, a significant meeting between Prince George's County Council woman Wala Blegay, leaders of the Liberian Community Association (LCA) of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area, and Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh took place at Washington, D.C. Mission. The discussions highlighted mutual support and development initiatives crucial for socio-economic advancement within Liberia.

Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has officially launched the Government Town Hall Initiative under the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), styled “Kapa Kulono” a Kpelleh phrase meaning “Come Let’s Talk It.” The launch took place under the theme: “Smart Spending, Shared Growth: Building an Inclusive Liberia Under the AAID,” held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the EJS Ministerial Complex.