Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf praised Liberia for its diplomatic efforts at the AU Summit, particularly regarding the pursuit of a UN Security Council seat. Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti emphasized the importance of Africa presenting a united front for Security Council reform. Liberia aims to enhance its role and representation within global governance frameworks.
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has commended Liberia for its diplomatic efforts in advocating for a UN Security Council seat during the recent African Union (AU) Summit. This acknowledgment came after Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti presented Liberia’s official position on the Report of the African Union’s Committee of Ten (C-10) concerning Security Council reform, which was led by Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio.
In her remarks, President Sirleaf praised Liberia’s proactive approach in promoting Africa’s unified stance on Security Council reform. She recognized Minister Beysolow Nyanti’s emphasis on Liberia’s commitment to multilateralism and the importance of consolidating Africa’s voice in global decision-making. Minister Nyanti urged AU member states to maintain solidarity on this crucial issue.
President Sirleaf further articulated that Africa must be steadfast in pursuing permanent representation at the Security Council, asserting that Liberia’s efforts reflect the continent’s demand for a fairer global governance structure. She concluded her comments by congratulating Foreign Minister Nyanti for her invaluable contributions.
Liberia’s actions during the AU Summit reinforce its strategic goal of obtaining a non-permanent seat on the Security Council. The nation continues to cooperate with regional and international partners to bolster the AU’s advocacy measures, particularly as outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.
The article highlights Liberia’s diplomatic initiatives at the AU Summit, including Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s support for the nation’s push for a UN Security Council seat. By emphasizing solidarity among AU members and advocating for African representation, Liberia aims to strengthen its role in global governance. This commitment aligns with ongoing regional efforts to achieve a unified African voice in global decision-making.
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