His Excellency President George M. Weah has openly declared that the United States of America is Liberia’s traditional ally; as such, a friend of America is also a friend of Liberia, and an enemy of America is also an enemy of Liberia.
Delivering his sixth State-of-the-Nation Address to the sixth session of the 54th National Legislature on Monday, January 30, 2023, President Weah said, “I always say this, America is our traditional ally. So a friend of America is our friend, but if you’re not a friend of America, then you’re not our friend.
“To those who want to be leaders, there is no compromise…America is an ally of Liberia. it’s not to boast, don’t make mistake, America is your partner.”
According to President Weah, in an effort to concretize the US-Liberia relations under his administration, he recently honored an invitation from Mr. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, to participate in the US-Africa Leaders Summit, which was held in Washington DC, USA, from 13th to 15th December, 2022, where he addressed different forums.
“Delivering the Keynote Address at one of the largest of these forums, the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum, I highlighted the vital role of the youth and diaspora in Africa. I called on young people and Diaspora Africans to play meaningful roles in Africa, through innovation, investment and knowledge transfer,” he said.
He continued, “I informed them of the passage in Liberia of the Law Authorizing Dual Citizenship and Allowing Women to Pass Citizenship to Their Children, which reverses a long-time ban and is essential for consolidating a vibrant, progressive, inclusive, and just society.
President Weah boasted about the public commendation he received from the United Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, about his great leadership role and for strengthening US-Liberia relations.
“I received a special public commendation from United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, when he stated, and I QUOTE: ‘President Weah, I would like to thank you for your great leadership and for strengthening the US-Liberia bond.’ It is not me who said so, o…da ley US Secretary of State sef say so!
“Mr. Blinken also said, and I QUOTE: ‘Mr. President, I am sure that US-Liberia relations will flourish under your leadership.’ And, you know what? He is absolutely right!”