Category: EMBASSY BENELUX
BOOTS ON THE GROUND!
LIBERIAN STUDENTS FLEEING UKRAINE MEET AMB ISAAC W. NYENABO IN POLAND
Liberiaâs Ambassador to the European Union and the Benelux Countries, Isaac Nyenabo II, has arrived in Warsaw, Poland as the Liberian government steps up efforts to provide safe passages and refuge for hundreds of Liberians, including students, fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
Upon arrival, Ambassador Nyenabo held a face-to-face meeting with some of the Ukraine-based Liberian students and explained the efforts being made by authorities in Monrovia to ensure their safety and well-being, as well as possible evacuation.
Foreign Minister Dee Maxwell Kameyah joined the discussion via zoom and assured the students, on behalf of President George M. Weah, of the government’s fullest commitment to ensure that they are safe. He also thanked them for the resilience they have exhibited thus far.
Minister Kemayah informed the students that President Weah has instructed the Ministry of Education to liaise with their families and create a database that will provide records on each and every student to enable the government adequately respond to their welfare.
In attendance were, Geraldine C. Kumakeh, Phlidora Matina Brown, Satu Freeman, Tithelma Eliza Martin, Kamara Louckmane, Martina Martin, Lisa B. Lomax, Gayflor Mulbah, Patricia Kpana Sheriff, Edelweiss Serene Mulbah, Taavi Jackollie, Dubard Jones, Augustine Nyumah, Henry Cooper and Mark Sheriff amongst other.
Ambassador Nyenabo has meanwhile informed the students that a NOTE VERBALE, dated March 2, 2022, was sent to the European Extended Action Service requesting a meeting with EU authorities in Warsaw. The Liberian delegation is expected to have a meeting with the European Permanent Representative in Warsaw on Friday, March 4, 2022, to discuss the situation of the Liberian students and what can be done to aid their humanitarian/repatriation needs.
Ambassador Nyenabo is also expected to travel to bordering towns in order to assist students currently seeking entry into Poland, Hungary, and other bordering countries.
Signed by: Senve Darlington Tehmeh
Minister Counselor- Public Affairs
Embassy of Liberia to the Benelux Countries and the European Union
Email: publicdiplomacy@embassyofliberia.be
H.E President George M.Weah Constitutes National Steering Committee for the Bicentennial Celebration.
H.E President George M.Weah on August 28th, 2021 constituted the National Steering Committee for the Bicentennial Celebration, marking 200 years since the first black American settlement under the ACS direction from the United States of America landed on the soil in 1822, which lead to the founding of the Republic of Liberia. According to the release, The Minister States for Presidential Affairs, Hon Nathaniel Falo Mcgill will Coordinate from the Office of the President, while the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, And Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs serving as Chair of the Steering Committee. The Embassy of the Republic of Liberia to the Benelux countries and the European Union will shortly commence working with interest groups, The ACP Subcommittee on Political, Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs, Africans, Diaspora Liberians, and as well as others wishing to Join this 200 Years Celebration aim at exploring the cultural heritage of Africa’s oldest independent nation that is rich with tourist attractions, ranging from, wildlife, Beaches, 617 Bird Species, remote and uncrowded surfs sports, tropical life, marine environment, and other historical sites during the one-year historical event… Jan- Dec 2022… In 2020, Liberia was ranked 8th by Forbes as one of the most attractive countries for world Tourism

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