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'Liberia is Special to Israel" -President Herzog tells High level Liberian Delegation

'Liberia is Special to Israel" -President Herzog tells High level Liberian Delegation
Jerusalem, June 7, 2022: The President of Israel, His Excellency Isaac Herzog, has described his country's relations with Liberia as "special". President Herzog said both nations have had long-standing diplomatic ties dating back to the formation of the State of Israel.
According to a dispatch, he was speaking on Monday, June 6, 2022 in Jerusalem when he received a high-level Liberian Government Delegation headed by Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Hon. Nathaniel F. McGill, who delivered a Special Message to the Israeli President and Government on behalf of President George M. Weah.
“Israel has deep respect for Liberia", the Israeli leader said, while noting that "this visit by the Minister [of State] and Delegation from President George Weah is historic.”
He said Israel considers Liberia a "strategic partner in Africa" and will therefore work to ensure that "our strategic partnership is advanced for the betterment of both countries”.
President Herzog informed the delagation that the potential for all kinds of Israeli investments in Liberia is vast. He named Trade and Commerce, Agriculture, Education, Health and Tourism as areas that require concerted approach by both countries for socio-economic development.
“We have all kinds of the expertise to assist Liberia in its development drive so the sooner we start our engagements, the better it will be", he stressed, while suggesting Israel needs "a big economic delegation to visit Liberia soon”.
The Israeli President also expressed his desire to visit Liberia himself in 2023, saying that “I want to follow in my father’s footsteps”- a reference to the visit of former Israeli President Chaim Herzog to Liberia in 1984.
Earlier, Liberia’s Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Hon. Nathaniel F. McGill, conveyed President Weah's request for the establishment of a Trade Mission to Jerusalem, while extending the Liberian leader's sentiments of goodwill to the State of Israel. He recalled the strong ties the both countries have shared since the 1947 when Liberia cast a vital vote in favor of the establishment of the State of Israel at the United Nations.
“President Weah wants to rekindle the historic ties our both countries have relished over the years, that is why we have come to deliver a special message from him as contained in this formal letter he has sent to you and your government”, Minister Mcgill said.
Continuing, he said the establishment of a Trade Mission will set the basis for a full diplomatic representation to Israel in the future.
He briefed President Herzog about the progress Liberia is making under the leadership of President Weah, explaining that in spite of the negative impact of Ebola and Corona viruses on the Liberian economy, President Weah and his team have maintained macroeconomic stability, while keeping the country’s peaceful, in spite of the departure of the United Nation Peace Keeping Mission to Liberia.
“Next October will be elections in Liberia and we are committed to ensuring a peaceful democratic process” the Minister of State emphasized.
He then thanked President Herzog for receiving the Liberian Delegation and for the warm reception accorded them since their arrival.
Accompanying the Minister of State to the meeting with Israeli President were the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Hon Mawine Diggs, Minister of Agriculture, Hon Jeanie Cooper, and the Minister of Information, Culture Affairs and Tourism Hon. Ledgerhood Rennie.

President Weah Appoints Dr. Weh-Dorliae Governance Commission Chairman

Monrovia, Liberia –His Excellency, the President of the Republic, Dr. George Manneh Weah, has appointed Dr. Yarsuo Weh-Dorliae as Chairman of the Governance Commission (GC).


The Liberian Chief Executive made the appointment on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Dr. Weh-Dorliae once served as Commissioner of the Governance Commission.


The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Honorable Liberian Senate where applicable.
 

President Weah Urges Graduates of Grand Bassa University to Aspire for Self-confidence

Buchanan, Grand Bassa County - This year’s graduation ceremonies in the country have given the President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, many speaking assignments, the most recent being at the Grand Bassa University College (GBUC).

 

The Liberian Leader, in the last few weeks, was Chief Orator at the graduation ceremonies of the Adventist University of West Africa, and the African Methodist Episcopal University, amongst others.

 

Making special remarks at the GBUC’s 6th Convocation ceremonies Friday, June 17, 2022, at which time First Lady Clar Marie Weah was the keynote speaker, President Weah congratulated the graduates for what he termed 'milestone achievement,' and urged them to pursue excellence and develop the sense of self-confidence.
 

He warned graduates that obtaining the first degree was just the beginning of a long road ahead of them, particularly when they are desirous of pursuing Master/PHD levels education.


“This is the first step,” the President told them. “It is left with you to continue or stop here, but I want to encourage you to press for excellence no matter what happens along the way.”

 

“Now that you have obtained your degrees, you have to step forward for your own wellbeing,” he continued. “There are a lot of jobs. Go forth and seek job opportunities."

 

He encouraged the graduates to always keep themselves in the mood of happiness because it is key in overcoming foreseeable and unforeseeable circumstances. He urged them also to be committed and resilient because there is always a way to circumvent any obstacle.

 

Recalling his administration’s declaration of free tuition in public universities and colleges, including the GBUC, President Weah informed the gathering that the opportunity that the current breed of graduates have to receive external assistance in clearing financial obligations did not exist for others in the past.

 

He pledged the Government's continued support to the educational sector in order to provide opportunities for those who do not have opportunities of going to school to do so in order to become productive citizens.

 

President Weah advised the graduates to believe in themselves and not be carried away by what is said about them, or how others define them.

 
The President also called on the graduates to put to practice what they acquired, conduct themselves appropriately in ways that are representative of the college education achieved.


He, as his custom has been in recent years, defrayed the GBUC graduates’ graduation fees.


Over two hundred students received degrees in various fields of discipline, including agriculture, education, nursing, business administration, accounting, among others.


The Wife of President Weah, First Lady Clar Marie Weah, served as the Commencement Speaker of the 6th Commencement Convocation of the Grand Bassa University College.

 

It was established during the administration of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as a community college but upgraded to full university status under President Weah’s tenure.

President Weah Calls on African Leaders To Confront Challenges Facing Continent in Concert

Malabo, Equatorial Guinea -  The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah says effective policies implementation and initiative-taking are important tools in addressing the numerous challenges the African Continent currently faces.

 

Addressing a Summit of the African Union (AU) Friday, May 27, 2022, in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, President Weah called on his colleagues to consider prioritizing the involvement of relevant regional and continental institutions, as well as development partners, in tackling devastating situations facing the Continent.

 

The President acknowledged the fact that the African Continent continues to face some of the most complex humanitarian emergencies caused by natural and human-induced disasters.

 

According to him, most of the situations are driven by terrorism, insurgencies and civil conflicts, leading to mass displacements both within and across national borders.

 

“These predicaments have exponentially increased humanitarian needs over the years among the most vulnerable populations, who are already confronted with multiple risk factors of conflict and environment degradation, among others,” the President noted, adding that these risk factors have exacerbated the philanthropic needs of the Continent with more than 114 million of Africans in the fifteen most affected countries requiring urgent assistance.

 

President Weah told his colleagues that financing response plans have been severely underfunded to cope with the current challenges, stressing that “the funding gap between available income and expected expenditures remains exceedingly large.”

 

“If we are to address the potential drivers of conflicts and climate change to confront the current humanitarian challenges, we must implement inclusive and initiative-taking policies in concert with the relevant regional and continental institutions, as well as our development partners,” he rallied African leaders.

 

Dr. Weah also expressed strong conviction in Africa’s ability to build what he terms ‘resilience policies and responses through regionalism and linkages across borders.’

 

He said the greater action taken on regional and intergovernmental agreements will herald greater pliability in addressing the issues of conflicts and climate change.

 

With the guidance and commitment of Member States, the President is convinced that they can implement timely measures to ensure that no person, community, or nation is left behind in areas affected by conflict and climate change.

 

President Weah pledged that Liberia would play a significant role in the affairs and structures of AU in line with the flagship national development plan, the Pro-poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development, which he said is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

 

He also urged the Summit to continue to dialogue as a way of mitigating crises in the African Region.

 

He reminded the Union not to forget the crisis between Ukraine and Russia, which he maintained has a negative impact on global trade and world economies.

 

The President thanked Mr. Teodore Obiang Nguema MBASOGO, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, for the hospitality accorded him and his delegation.

 

He also thanked Mr. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, for his preference as Chairperson of the African Union, noting that his decision to convene the Sessions was timely and welcoming.