MONROVIA โ Liberiaโs House of Representatives on Monday, June 2, welcomed the high-level Indian Parliamentary Delegation at the Capitol Building in Monrovia.
The multi-party delegation was led by Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, a sitting Member of Parliament of the Republic of India. The team which comprised of senior political figures and former diplomats, and is on a mission to engage Liberian Government officials on global peace and security issues following recent developments in India.
According to a release from the Houseโs Press Bureau, during the courtesy visit, Dr. Shinde outlined the Government of Indiaโs position on the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the ensuing Operation Sindoor, and subsequent regional security implications.
He strongly emphasized the urgent need for global collaboration in the fight against terrorism, citing the United Nations Security Council document SC/15971, issued January 21, which highlights the increasing threat of terrorism across Africa โ including the activities of Boko Haram in Nigeria and Al-Shabaab in Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso.
Dr. Shinde stressed the importance of deepened cooperation between India and Liberia to combat terrorism and uphold global peace and stability.
In response, House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, expressed appreciation to the delegation for the visit and reaffirmed Liberiaโs commitment to strengthening diplomatic and parliamentary relations with India.
Speaker Koon acknowledged the historic and long-standing ties between the two nations and reiterated Liberiaโs zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, as well as its support for Indiaโs democratic principles.
โWe look forward to greater collaboration and partnership between our two nations,โ Speaker Koon stated. โLiberia remains a committed partner in promoting global peace and security, and we fully support Indiaโs stance against terrorism.โ
The meeting concluded on a high note, with both delegations pledging enhanced cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly in regional and global security, economic development, and parliamentary diplomacy.
