UNDP Liberia Resident Representative Aliou Mamadou Dia, presented his letter of accreditation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia on Wednesday, December 19, 2024.
Foreign Minister Nyanti and Mr. Dia discussed key areas of collaboration, including poverty alleviation, governance, and institutional capacity building.
They reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between the Government of Liberia and the UNDP in advancing sustainable development and addressing critical socio-economic challenges.
Mr. Dia commended the Government of Liberia for its ongoing efforts to promote inclusive growth, good governance, and resilience. He reiterated UNDP’s continued commitment to supporting Liberia’s strategic objectives and overcoming development challenges.
“UNDP remains committed to partnering with Liberia to drive progress toward development. Together, we can achieve transformative change and empower communities for a brighter future,” Mr. Dia stated.
In her remarks, Foreign Minister Nyanti expressed profound gratitude for UNDP’s unwavering support to Liberia over the years, emphasizing the indispensable role of international partners in driving transformation.
“UNDP has been a trusted partner in Liberia’s journey toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. We value this partnership as it significantly contributes to improving the lives of Liberians across the country,” she noted.
The Dean of the Cabinet reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening ties with UNDP and other development partners to ensure the implementation of Liberia’s national development agenda.
Mr. Dia and Minister Nyanti pledged to deepen collaboration and explore new avenues of partnership stressing the need for innovative solutions and cohesive efforts to advance Liberia’s development aspirations. Both underscored the importance of aligning development initiatives with Liberia’s national priorities to ensure the effective use of resources while delivering impactful and sustainable results.