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Liberian president off to the Gulf to hold bilateral talks
Executive Mansion - Monrovia
June 14, 2010
The Gulf State of Kuwait and Liberia commence a new chapter in bilateral relations as the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and
senior Kuwaiti officials welcome Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and delegation at the start of a three-day official visit beginning Sunday,
June 13.
The President, who leaves the country Saturday, begins the visit with bilateral discussions on Sunday involving the Amir, and the Crown Prince, His
Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the Liberian President.
According to an Executive Mansion release, the Liberian leader will also hold discussions with the Kuwaiti Speaker of the National Assembly, H.E.
Jassim Mohammad Al-Khorafi; the Prime Minister, Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; and with business entrepreneurs in
Kuwait.
Discussions involving the General Manager of the Kuwaiti Investment Authority, Mr. Bader Mohammed Al-Saad, and the Director-General of the
Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development, are also scheduled to take place during the President’s visit. State functions will include a State
Dinner Banquet hosted by the Amir on Sunday at Bayan Palace, in honor of the Liberian President.
The visit by the Liberian President to Kuwait is a major step aimed at restoring the good relations between Gulf States and Liberia, which have
been strained owing to dubious activities by certain diplomatic staff assigned to other Liberian Embassies in the region.
Two documents are expected to be signed during the President’s visit: a Memorandum of Understanding on Conducting Bilateral Consultations
between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait and Liberia; and an Agreement on Establishing a Joint Commission for Cooperation between the
two Governments.
Arrangements for the opening of the Liberian Embassy in Kuwait will be finalized during the President’s visit. Under the terms, Kuwait will, for five
years, provide financial support for Liberia’s diplomatic mission there. Following President Sirleaf’s visit to Qatar in May 2009, Liberia has now re-
established diplomatic relations with that country and, with financial support, will be opening a mission there shortly.
To help defray travel costs associated with the visit, the Government of Kuwait has provided a plane to transport the Liberian President and her
delegation.
During the President’s absence from the country, the Minister of Justice, Hon. Christiana Tah, as Chairman of the Cabinet, will coordinate the
affairs of Government in close consultation with the Vice President, Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai.
Executive Mansion - Monrovia
June 14, 2010
The Gulf State of Kuwait and Liberia commence a new chapter in bilateral relations as the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and
senior Kuwaiti officials welcome Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and delegation at the start of a three-day official visit beginning Sunday,
June 13.
The President, who leaves the country Saturday, begins the visit with bilateral discussions on Sunday involving the Amir, and the Crown Prince, His
Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the Liberian President.
According to an Executive Mansion release, the Liberian leader will also hold discussions with the Kuwaiti Speaker of the National Assembly, H.E.
Jassim Mohammad Al-Khorafi; the Prime Minister, Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; and with business entrepreneurs in
Kuwait.
Discussions involving the General Manager of the Kuwaiti Investment Authority, Mr. Bader Mohammed Al-Saad, and the Director-General of the
Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development, are also scheduled to take place during the President’s visit. State functions will include a State
Dinner Banquet hosted by the Amir on Sunday at Bayan Palace, in honor of the Liberian President.
The visit by the Liberian President to Kuwait is a major step aimed at restoring the good relations between Gulf States and Liberia, which have
been strained owing to dubious activities by certain diplomatic staff assigned to other Liberian Embassies in the region.
Two documents are expected to be signed during the President’s visit: a Memorandum of Understanding on Conducting Bilateral Consultations
between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait and Liberia; and an Agreement on Establishing a Joint Commission for Cooperation between the
two Governments.
Arrangements for the opening of the Liberian Embassy in Kuwait will be finalized during the President’s visit. Under the terms, Kuwait will, for five
years, provide financial support for Liberia’s diplomatic mission there. Following President Sirleaf’s visit to Qatar in May 2009, Liberia has now re-
established diplomatic relations with that country and, with financial support, will be opening a mission there shortly.
To help defray travel costs associated with the visit, the Government of Kuwait has provided a plane to transport the Liberian President and her
delegation.
During the President’s absence from the country, the Minister of Justice, Hon. Christiana Tah, as Chairman of the Cabinet, will coordinate the
affairs of Government in close consultation with the Vice President, Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai.