French Ambassador Michael Roux has lauded the long-standing ties between his nation and Liberia, disclosing that the 2 international locations have shared values for peace, ruled by worldwide legislation and cooperation which have fostered a pleasant relationship.
“Our actions are therefore converging. Liberia has been taking very clear and firm positions, with constancy, with courage, on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as on the situation of human rights in Central Asia,” Roux stated.
According to him, France and Liberia depend among the many first republics on the earth that have been based on audacious, bold and political initiatives. “These foundations, the history, the philosophy of the enlightenment, the desire for justice, the love of Liberty, all of these guide our steps today,” he stated.
The French ambassador made the assertion throughout his opening assertion on the celebration of the French National Day on not too long ago, at Club Montserrado in Monrovia.
In France, the 14th of July commemorates each the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 (image of the French revolution), and federation Day of July 14, 1790 (image of the National Union).
Roux added that President George Manneh Weah is legendary in France and commonly exchanges views with France’s president, Emmanuel Macron. “The President knows France and speaks our language. Our heads of state exchange view regularly.”
According to him, France’s relationship with the Republic of Liberia dates again to the center of the nineteenth century. “President Joseph Jenkins Roberts was on board of l’Espadon. Then he was received by president Louis Napoleon Bonaparte in 1852. So , 170 years later, what can we say about the French-Liberia relations today? We can agree that this relation drives results — and could drive more.”
The elaborate ceremony was graced by authorities ministers, administrators, heads of companies, the diplomatic neighborhood and civil society organizations.
Roux recalled that France is just not solely a political accomplice to Liberia, but additionally a growth accomplice, totally supporting the nationwide technique of the Pro-poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD). “The French citizens contribute more than 30 million dollars a year to Liberia, through multilateral and bilateral channels.”
He stated since 2018, the French Development Agency has dedicated €38 million — half for training and youth employability — and supported the battle in opposition to Covid-19, by delivering checks, respirators, a generator to the nationwide reference laboratory, and vaccines.
Roux added that Proparco, AFD’s sister group for the non-public sector, is supporting Liberian entrepreneurs to appreciate their new initiatives, by means of the banking sector.
According to him, French buyers are very current within the area, current in Liberia. “Many extra might come with the particular sense of social duty of European corporations, bringing capital and employment, bringing know-how and vocational coaching.
“AFD’s action extends to urban development and rural development,” the Ambassador disclosed. “New projects are coming for the revival of the rice sector and the protection of forests and biodiversity. France is also an economic partner. Our trade is rising sharply from €25 million in 2017 to €235 million in 2021), ” he stated.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thelma E. Duncan-Sawyer thanked the French authorities for his or her steady help to Liberia and vowed the federal government’s dedication to guard and promote peace and safety.
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