By: Rufus Divine Brooks Jr
MONROVIA, Liberia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the leadership of Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has been awarded an ‘A-’ grade in FrontPage Africa’s (FPA) highly anticipated 2025 Yearly Government Performance Report.
The high mark reflects a year of significant diplomatic achievements, including a historic election to the United Nations Security Council and major bilateral gains with the United States, tempered by controversies over immigration and potential travel restrictions.
The FPA report, which assesses the performance of cabinet ministers and integrity institutions, noted that as President Joseph Boakai’s Unity Party government entered its third year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was a standout in advancing Liberia’s international profile.
Under Minister Beysolow’s stewardship, Liberia secured a substantial €108 million in grants from the European Union by reaffirming its commitment to multilateral cooperation. The nation also played an active role in regional peacebuilding and integration within ECOWAS and the African Union.
Domestically, the ministry undertook significant reforms to its passport system, enhancing security features and establishing regional offices to make them more accessible to the public.
In a move to foster economic growth, the ministry was also recognized for its strong efforts to attract foreign direct investment, coupled with an increased commitment to transparency through the publication of quarterly performance and financial reports.
A major diplomatic victory came in the form of a successful negotiation with the United States, which resulted in the extension of visa validity for Liberian citizens.
The B-1 (business), B-2 (tourism), and combined B1/B2 visas are now valid for 36 months, up from the previous 12-month period.
The move is expected to significantly strengthen business, travel, and people-to-people ties between the two nations, reducing the burden of frequent visa renewals for Liberians.
Perhaps the crowning achievement of 2025 was Liberia’s successful campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 term. President Boakai hailed the victory as “a new chapter in Liberia’s global engagement.
