President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Wednesday held a successful roundtable with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, who represented the Emir of Kuwait.
The high-level meeting was held in continuation of President Boakai’s official visit to the United States of America, and on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, centered on advancing ties between Liberia and Kuwait.
According to Journalist Julius Konton of Fortune TV Liberia, the Representative of the Emir of Kuwait extended congratulations to Liberia on its historic election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and expressed Kuwait’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Liberia.
Drawing from Kuwait’s own experience as a UNSC member in 2018–2019, the Emir pledged to share lessons and support Liberia’s active engagement during its tenure.
Kuwait’s representative also emphasized the commitment of his government to strengthening collaboration with African nations in the areas of health, education, and agricultural development.
President Boakai, in response, thanked Kuwait for its warm reception and for its interest in working closely with Liberia both on bilateral and multilateral development cooperations.
Mr. Biakai acknowledged Kuwait’s support in mobilizing development financing, including the loan arrangement for the construction of 115 kilometers of roads linking Bong and Lofa Counties.
Meanwhile, President Boakai expressed Liberia’s interest in working hand in hand with Kuwait to foster stronger bilateral ties, enhance development cooperation, and advance shared priorities within the international community.
At the same time, The Liberian delegation further welcomed Kuwait’s submission of several proposed bilateral agreements, noting Liberia’s willingness to advance these through the establishment of a Joint Commission.
Liberia also expressed its readiness to consult with Kuwait on issues of mutual interest during its tenure on the Security Council.
