The President of Liberia, Dr. George Manneh Weah, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 delivered the keynote address of the 13th Edition of the International Peace and Sport Forum in Monaco.
President Weah, who departed Doha, Qatar, on November 29, 2022, arrived in Monaco via Paris on November 30, 2022.
The 15th Edition of the Peace and Sports Forum is being held under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, and runs from November 30, 2022 through December 1, 2022.
The Liberian Leader highlighted the importance of peace and sports in unifying the world, as well as lauded the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for supporting Liberia now and during the civil war.
Disrupted by the resurgence of international conflicts, the 2022 Forum brings together experts from all over the world, and is held under the theme, “Sports is an Answer for Peace”.
According to the organizers, President Weah was overwhelmingly chosen as keynote speaker based on his commitment to promoting the crucial role of sports at the international level and in Africa as a tool to unite the peoples and nations of the world.
“As a football icon and Head of State, your vision to bring unity, reconciliation and prosperity to Liberia in a balanced and inclusive manner is even more powerful and showed an example for not only other political leaders but also top-level athletes in the world,” the organizers said in a letter to the Liberian Chief Executive.
Additionally, the organizers noted, “Your participation in this unique worldwide and neutral event at the end of the year would efficiently contribute to concluding in an impactful way the Liberian Bi-Centennial celebration this year.”
On December 1, 2022, Dr. Weah will hold bilateral discussion with the Prince of Monaco, H.S.H Prince Albert II.
