IPNewws- Monrovia, Liberia-18 June 2018: Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar M. Findley, says the government of President George M. Weah remains fully committed to fostering continue longstanding traditional ties between Liberia and the United States.
According to a dispatch from the Embassy of Liberia in Washington, Minister Findley spoke at a meeting with Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States and staff at the Embassy of Liberia in the United States on June 13,2018.
The visit of Foreign Minister Findley mark the first officials visit of an high profile Liberian government official visit to the United States since the inception of the George Weah government.
The Liberian Diplomate at the meeting with staff and Embassy officials said his visit to the United States was to familiarize himself with Liberia’s foreign mission, especially the U.S. mission and ensure that Liberia remains effectively engaged in further enhancing the special relations between both countries.
Additionally, Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar M. Findley, stated that his visit was to reaffirm the new Liberian government’s commitment to further cementing the ties between both countries, especially acknowledging and rejuvenating U.S. as a strategic partner of Liberia.
He also noted that Liberia’s foreign policy under the new government is focused on economic diplomacy, and he urged the embassy to encourage American business leaders and entrepreneurs to consider Liberia as an attractive business destination.
Minister Findley lauded Ambassador Lois C. Brutus and staff of the Liberian Embassy near Washington for their continued dedication and sacrifices in the interest of Liberia.
Earlier, Ambassador Brutus welcomed Minister Findley and delegation and assured that the staff at the embassy will continue to work diligently to promote the interest of Liberia.
Minister Findley was accompanied by Assistant Foreign Minister for American Affairs, Maxwell P. Vah, and the Assistant Minister for Public Affairs, Sylvester K. Pewee.
