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Diplomatic Diary Volume-1 Diplomatic Issue 01, Volume1 - January - June 2016 Diary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf New ECOWAS Chair - Liberia’ New Foreign Minister - Ms. Marjon Vashti Kamara INSIDE - Foreign Minister Commissions 11 Foreign Service Officers - 4th EU - Liberia Political Dialogue January - June 2016 | Diplomatic Diary 1 CONTENTS DIPLOMATIC DIARY 4 First female elected as chair of ecowas After more than 35 years, Liberia has again been elected Chair of a regional organization, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). 8 Israel to Strengthen Security and Agriculture As terrorism becomes an increasing threat in the sub-region and beyond, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sought assistance » p.12 from the State of Israel to complement Liberia’s security preparedness in the wake of the UN Mission’s drawdown and handing over security to the Liberian Government by June 30, 2016. 14 Foreign Minister Kamara, 13 Others Commissioned President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has cautioned commissioned officials of government that the next few months will be an interesting and challenging time 24 UN Peacebuilding Commission Visits Liberia » p.19 » p.4 The Chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) says maintaining peace in Liberia is a collective effort and should not be left with the Government alone. 30 Liberia Commends UN Security Council The Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations has commended the United Nations Security Council for lifting the remaining sanctions and an arms embargo imposed on Liberia during the civil crisis. 38 Fallen Liberian Diplomat The Government has described the late Liberian Ambassador, Rudolf P. von Ballmoos, as a credible servant and one of the country’s outstanding and foremost diplomats. » p.8 DIPLOMATIC DIARY Editor Staff Writers Design & Graphics J. Wesley Washington David Aquoi Laseree Print & Graphic Alaska M. Johnson House (TALL, INC) Editorial Guidance Photos Shirley N. Brownell Justin Davis B. Elias Shoniyin, Jr. Connect With Us: www.mofa.gov.lr www.facebook.com 2 Diplomatic Diary | January - June 2016 Message From the Minister of Foreign Affairs Greetings and a warm welcome to our very first edi- As such, this 40-page magazine will serve as a snap- tion of Diplomatic Diary, the official magazine of the shot of the various activities, most especially diplo- Ministry of Foreign Affairs. matic initiatives and advancements, undertaken at the level of the Presidency and the Ministry of For- Today, we have added another flavor to the Minis- eign Affairs. try’s public affairs activities, a thought that has been enduring in mind and has now become a reality. Diplomatic Diary is intended to be published quar- terly, and this inaugural issue highlights major dip- The Bureau of Public Affairs is charged with the re- lomatic activities undertaken by the Ministry and the sponsibility to provide adequate information to the country’s foreign Missions over the last two quarters public on Government’s Foreign Policy and dissemi- (January - June 2016). This edition also includes dip- nate information emanating from Government to the lomatic activities of the President of Liberia, Madam Liberian Missions abroad as well as Diplomatic and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, including State Visits, meet- Consular Missions accredited near Monrovia. ings involving ECOWAS, the African Union, the Unit- Although the print and electronic media institutions ed Nations or others in the interest of the country. are most often used to disseminate information to In subsequent editions, we will highlight important various partners and interlocutors, the need for the activities of the various regional and functional bu- publication of a quarterly magazine that highlights reaus appertaining to cooperation matters and other and documents diplomatic activities of the Presi- engagements with members of the Diplomatic Corps dent of the Republic of Liberia and the Ministry of here. Foreign Affairs, both at home and abroad, for poster- ity, cannot be over-emphasized. Thanks to all, most especially our first readers, who have taken time off to read this maiden edition. It is Proper communication plays a pivotal role in an in- expected that support for this endeavor will be pro- stitution’s development, and Diplomatic Diary in- vided through your valuable suggestions and com- tends to reinforce increased awareness, improved ments. interaction and integration between Liberia, its Mis- sions abroad and its partners. This is only a small step towards a journey that ends when this administration expires in January 2018. To The progress of any society mainly depends on the achieve progress and meet the objectives, we have many people who work behind the scenes, and over- to cross numerous milestones. This maiden edition time, planning the smallest details. This magazine of Diplomatic Diary should inspire all of us for a new will be a medium to provide proper acknowledge- beginning, enlightened with hope, confidence and ment and respect for all of these efforts and its at- faith in each other on the road ahead…. Pleasant taining results. Reading!!!! January - June 2016 | Diplomatic Diary 3 President Sirleaf, the First Female, Elected As Chair of ECOWAS; ECOWAS leaders attending the 49th Ordinary Session of the Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government. - Sets Key Priorities For Her One-Year Tenure After more than 35 years, Liberia has again been elected Chair of a regional Hitting the ground running, organization, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). President Sirleaf set out key prior- ities she hopes to address during n July 12, 1979, President Senegalese President Macky Sall. her chairmanship of the sub-re- William R. Tolbert, Jr. was In her acceptance speech, Presi- gional organization, including the Oelected Chairperson of dent Sirleaf described her election consolidation of peace and secu- the Organization of African Unity as an indication of the progress and rity architecture as guided by the (OAU), now the African Union (AU), peace Liberia enjoys, which would mechanisms and other protocols; at a session held in Virginia, Libe- not have been possible without and the need to work harder, as ria, but he was assassinated nine the tremendous sacrifices and sol- Member States, to stem terrorism, months later, on April 12, 1980. idarity of the ECOWAS community. strengthen intelligence capacity At the King Fahd Palace in Dakar, She commended her Senegalese and enhance coordination with the Senegal, President Ellen Johnson counterpart, President Macky Sall, African Union, the United Nations Sirleaf was elected Chairperson of whose extraordinary leadership and other partner institutions. ECOWAS at the 49th Ordinary Ses- guided the work of the organiza- The Liberian President extend- sion of the Summit of the Authority tion in the past year; paid tribute to ed sympathy to citizens of the of Heads of State and Government the former president of the ECOW- Community victimized by armed on June 4, 2016. Incidentally, she AS Commission, Dr. Kadre Désiré attacks, and stressed the need to again broke the gender-ceiling by Ouadraogo, for the able manner ensure that there will be no expan- becoming the first female to assume in which he managed the affairs sion of terrorism in the sub-region. that role since the organization’s of the Community; and congratu- She highlighted the gratuitous at- formation in 1975. The Liberian lated his successor, His Excellency tacks in Burkina Faso, Mali, Côte leader will serve a one-year term, Marcel Alain de Souza, and team as d’Ivoire and, most recently, Niger. taking the mantle of authority from they assume their responsibilities. She added that ECOWAS must also, 4 Diplomatic Diary | January - June 2016 nancing the Community through contributions of the Communi- ty levy by Member States in or- der to meet the operational costs of the institutions and to respond to security emergencies such as those faced by peacekeeping troops in Mali and Guinea Bissau. She observed that recent finan- cial difficulties imposed by global conditions have affected ECOWAS’ ability to meet commitments de- spite tremendous efforts, but she joined colleagues in commending His Excellency President Muham- madu Buhari for the relief brought by his recent expressed commit- ment to continue Nigeria’s sup- port to the community levy, but stressed that “we can do more”. The new ECOWAS Chairperson pointed out that there is space for cost saving through continued ra- tionalization and reduction in the multiple activities and high bene- fits of community institutions, for President Sirleaf, the First Female, which she commended Commis- sion president de Souza for the Elected As Chair of ECOWAS; important steps he has so far tak- en to achieve this objective. “We must institute ‘a call to action’ to finalize the ongoing review of the restructuring of Communi- ty institutions”, she underscored. through collective and The Liberian Chief Executive determined efforts, recalled the 48th Summit of the ensure that Boko Har- Authority, held in Abuja, marking am is totally defeated. the 40th Anniversary of ECOWAS, The new ECOWAS mentioning the achievements dur- Chair called for the ing the last four decades across all conclusion of negotia- sectors – including the harmoni- tions and legal actions zation of macroeconomic policies, to enhance trade in- trade integration, regional infra- tegration, but warned structure, peace and security,
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