Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, on September 24, 2024, along with representatives from Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and Guinea, held strategic engagements with the Kingdom of Morocco at the United Nations Headquarters, culminating in the signing of Morocco’s Roadmap of Cooperation for the period 2024-2026.
The document builds on a strong foundation of collaboration and outlines key areas of focus for continued partnership among all nations.
According to a release, the agreement, which covers the 2024-2026 period, was initiated by Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, along with his peers Kacou Houaja Leon Adom (Côte d’Ivoire), Morissanda Kouyate (Guinea), Sara Beysolow Nyanti (Liberia), and Musa Timothy Kabba (Sierra Leone).
Inked on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, the roadmap pertains to education and vocational training, technical cooperation in priority sectors, security, economic and investment promotion, as well as financial assistance.
According to the agreement, the Kingdom of Morocco and the member states of the Mano River Union are bound by strong, long-standing ties of brotherhood, solidarity, friendship, mutual respect, and a shared vision for prosperity.
In her remarks, the Liberian Minister of Foreign Affairs praised Morocco’s constant support for the countries of the Mano River Union and its willingness to share expertise and know-how in several fields to bring development and prosperity to this part of the continent.
“It is a step forward in deepening cooperative relations between the Kingdom and this regional bloc,” she said, praising Morocco’s leadership, embodied in the Royal Atlantic Initiative.
Under this roadmap, implemented by the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI), the Kingdom is committed to sharing its experience and best practices with the Mano River Union countries.
The roadmap highlights that Morocco has put in place several strategic plans in various development fields such as vocational training, agriculture, water, fisheries, tourism, and renewable energies to accelerate progress and contribute to the diversification of its economy.
Under the terms of the agreement, the parties agreed to pursue regular visits to support bids and to exchange views on common multilateral and regional issues, notably through high-level meetings of foreign ministers and senior officials.
The signing ceremony was attended by Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, and the Ambassador and Director General of AMCI, Mohamed Methqal.
