India and Liberia Hold First Foreign Office Talks

On 17th December, 2024, India and Liberia held their inaugural Foreign Office Consultations in Monrovia, focusing on bilateral ties and global cooperation.

Key Points

Comprehensive Review: Both nations reviewed their bilateral relationship, emphasizing trade, investment, mining, agriculture, health, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
Future Focus Areas: Discussions highlighted contemporary sectors like Digital Public Infrastructure, energy development, and development cooperation to diversify collaboration.
Global Cooperation: Both countries agreed on reciprocal support for their UNSC non-permanent seat candidatures for 2028-29.
High-Level Engagements: Indian Additional Secretary Sevala Naik Mude met Liberia’s Vice President and key ministers, receiving commendation for India’s role in promoting African Union membership in the G20.
Global South Solidarity: Liberia appreciated India’s initiatives, like the Voice of Global South Summits, which reinforce the Global South’s influence in global forums.