President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has sent a message of congratulations to the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, on the occasion marking the celebration of the Europe Day on May 9, 2024.
According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai, on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, and in his own name, extended heartfelt felicitations to the people of the European Union on the occasion marking the 74th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.
President Boakai stressed that as the people of Europe commemorate this historic occasion, he acknowledged with great importance the cordial and genuine friendship shared between the European Union and the Republic of Liberia.
The Liberian leader added that the European Union remains one of Liberia’s strongest partners in the sustenance of peace and democracy, the promotion of human rights and gender equality, and supporting its developmental agenda over the years.
He prayed that the bonds of friendship subsisting the European Union and the Republic of Liberia will be further heightened as we explore new spheres of partnership and international cooperation.
President Boakai then wished President Michel continuous good health, and for the people of the European Union, Unity and prosperity.
In a non-related news, President Boakai has sent a condolence message to the Government and People of Brazil, following the death of at least 75 persons and over a 100 persons missing as a result of flooding that occurred in the Southern Rio Grande do Sul State on May 4, 2024.
The Foreign Ministry release said, President Boakai, on behalf of the Government and People of Liberia, and in his own name, extended heartfelt condolences to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Republic of Brazil, and through him, to the Government and People of Brazil, especially the bereaved families, for the irreparable loss sustained.
The Liberian leader also prayed that Almighty God grants President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the People of Brazil strength, courage, and fortitude during this difficult period of national mourning.
