President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Thursday met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris, marking a significant step in deepening diplomatic and development cooperation between Liberia and France.
The high-level discussions centered on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic and technical partnerships, and advancing Liberia’s role within the United Nations system.
President Boakai, recalling Liberia’s proud legacy as Africa’s oldest republic and one of the four original signatories to the UN Charter, underscored that Liberia’s recent election to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member represents both a historic milestone and a strategic opportunity for the country.
Despite its foundational role, Liberia remains the only one among the four original African signatories that has never served a full term on the Council. President Boakai therefore called on France to support Liberia’s bid to chair or co-chair four of the Council’s sanctions committees when deliberations advance to the P5 level.
The two leaders also discussed France’s continued support toward Liberia’s national priorities including inclusive growth, women’s empowerment, disability inclusion, and youth employment.
Both Presidents agreed to translate the outcomes of their meeting into tangible actions through structured follow-up and technical cooperation.
In a warm gesture of friendship, President Boakai invited President Macron to pay a state visit to Liberia an invitation the French leader graciously accepted. Their respective foreign ministries are expected to work out the modalities and timelines for the upcoming visit.
President Boakai expressed deep appreciation to President Macron and the people of France for their continued partnership and commitment to Liberia’s development and democratic progress
