MONROVIA — At Germany’s 35th Unity Day celebration, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs, Cllr. Jeddi M. Armah, delivered remarks that stitched together decades of German-Liberian cooperation with Liberia’s evolving role on the world stage. The Deputy Foreign Minister praised the longstanding friendship and outlined how the two countries are advancing joint initiatives while Liberia readies for a United Nations Security Council non-permanent seat for the 2026–2027 term.
Armah recognized the presence and contributions of key figures, including former Foreign Ministers Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah and Marjon Kamara, who were in attendance, as well as German and Liberian officials, diplomats, and development partners. He framed the moment as not just a celebration of unity but a reaffirmation of practical cooperation that undergirds Liberia’s international ambitions.
A central thread in his remarks was gratitude for Germany’s sustained support of Liberia’s development and diplomatic aspirations, including a strong endorsement of Liberia’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. He framed the partnership as a blueprint for governance and progress—grounded in shared responsibility and sustainable transformation.
Other key programs and focus areas highlighted by Armah included the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the KfW Development Bank, which have backed vital human-capital initiatives such as the TAAE scholarships, and supported energy, governance, and decentralization reforms.
He also mentioned Germany’s commitment to renewable energy and environmental sustainability, particularly rural electrification and forest conservation, aligning with Liberia’s climate and development priorities.
Cllr. Armah also spoke of a forward-looking agenda on climate resilience, agriculture, trade, and digital innovation—areas where he said Liberia and Germany can deepen cooperation to accelerate the energy transition and modernize Liberia’s educational and technological ecosystems.
As Liberia prepares to assume its seat on the United Nations Security Council in January, Armah underscored the partnership’s relevance to multilateral diplomacy: “As Liberia prepares to assume its seat on the United Nations Security Council in January, we look forward to working closely with Germany on issues of peace building, preventive diplomacy and human rights principles both our nations hold dear.” He closed with a note of mutual commitment: “The friendship between Liberia and Germany is built not merely on words, goodwill, but on a consistent record of cooperation and shared purpose.”
