A delegation from the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) will depart the United States this week and arrive in Liberia on July 20, 2024, to meet with officials of the Liberian government.
The visit aims to strengthen the partnership between the Liberian government and the new administration of ULAA headed by Mohammed Keita.
The delegation led by ULAA’s Chairperson of External Relations, Stephen Binda includes, the president, Liberian Association of Central Jersey and Metropolitan Areas, Anthony Kpayea; the Assistant Secretary, Records and Minutes, Bush Tarty; the Assistant Secretary for Media Relations, Reverend Sekou Sirleaf; member, Liberian Community Association of Washington DC Metro Cooper Kweme, and the Chairperson, Board of Directors, Liberian Community Association of New York, Robert Wesley.
While in Liberia, the delegation will hold talks with Vice President Jeremiah Koung, House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah, Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, among others.
Discussions will surround out-of-country voting for Liberians in the diaspora in general and presidential elections, investment and trade opportunities for diaspora Liberians, immigration, strengthening sister-city relationships between US cities and cities of Liberia, as well as other areas of mutual interest.
The delegation will also attend Liberia 2024 Investment Conference and meet with various public and private stakeholders. Meanwhile, upon arrival, the delegation is expected to be received by the Diaspora Consultant at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Charles B. Blake,