Government Recognizes India's Contribution Towards Peace In Liberia
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- 17 Aug 2022
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Liberia’s Foreign Minister H. E. Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah has disclosed that the Government and people of Liberia take note of, and recognizes India’s contribution towards the restoration of Liberia’s peace, security, stability, and democracy; amongst other things, by deploying an all-women police unit of the UNMIL peacekeeping force in Liberia.
Minister Kemayah mentioned that in addition to making history as the first all women police unit of India in the UNMIL Peacekeeping operations in Liberia; the first of its kind in peace keeping operations in the United Nations, India facilitated Liberian women’s involvement in policing and law enforcement.
Speaking at the occasion marking the 75th independence anniversary of the Republic of India, at the Monrovia city hall, on Monday, August 15, 2022, Minister Kemayah seized the opportunity to reiterate his heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency Madam Droupadi Murmu on her election; and subsequent assumption of Office as President of the Republic of India, and to congratulate the Government and People of the Republic of India for the peaceful conduct of the elections recently held.
Minister Kemayah mentioned that history recalls how the unfurling of the flag of an independent and sovereign India, on August 15, 1947, further the effort; in igniting the spirit of freedom, and inspired the movement for independence and self-rule by peoples subjugated to colonial rule around the world. India has since continued to promote self-dignity and self-determination through peaceful and non-violent means; popularly known as ahimsa. Ghandi’s philosophy of non-violence was made popular by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in breaking the bond of segregation in the United States of America.
“Mr. Ambassador, we are pleased with the growing strength of the bilateral relations between Liberia and India, which continues to be traditionally strong, cordial, and friendly. Our bond of friendship dates back to the 1900s when Indian nationals searching for business opportunities outside of their homeland entered Liberia as a friendly and receptive environment to explore business and other opportunities. Since the establishment of our friendly ties, both countries have developed much closer and more extensive cooperation in trade, para-military and strategic fields. Read More...
