United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, today presented his Letters of Credence to Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
President Boakai warmly accepted the credentials and welcomed Ambassador Toner to Liberia, expressing gratitude to President Biden for maintaining the close relationship between the United States and Liberia.
Accompanied by embassy officials, Ambassador Toner conveyed his eagerness to collaborate with the Boakai-Koung Administration to enhance bilateral relations. He also praised President Boakai for his leadership and unwavering commitment to sustaining Liberia’s democracy.
Reflecting on his time in Liberia as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Grand Bassa County, Ambassador Toner fondly recalled the hospitality and generosity of Liberians. He expressed a desire to travel throughout Liberia, especially to engage with young people, to learn about their future aspirations and how the bilateral relationship can support them.
Both President Boakai and Ambassador Toner emphasized the importance of engaging with Liberia’s youth and aiding the next generation of leaders in reaching their full potential. Ambassador Toner noted that the United States will continue to support the historic and significant relationship between the two countries, aiming for a partnership of equals.
According to a release from the U.S. Embassy, Ambassador Toner reaffirmed the U.S. government’s commitment to working with President Boakai to address challenges in accountability, education, security, health, the economy, rule of law, and governance, aligning with the Liberian government’s ARREST agenda. He highlighted that Liberians should be proud of their nation’s demonstration of democratic values through successive peaceful transfers of power.
Ambassador Toner thanked President Boakai and his cabinet for the warm welcome and expressed his eagerness to work with them in advancing the strong and enduring U.S.-Liberia relationship.
Ambassador Toner arrived in Liberia last week following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
