–Indian-Trained Liberian Professionals Celebrate India’s Progress, Deepen Ties
MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Liberian Association of Indian-Trained Professionals–Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (LAITP/ITEC Alumni) has extended warm congratulations to the Government and people of India on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day, while reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the longstanding friendship between Liberia and India.
In a congratulatory message to H.E. Ambassador Manoj Bihari Verma, India’s Ambassador to Liberia, Alaskai Moore Johnson, President of LAITP/ITEC Alumni, celebrated India’s journey of independence, describing its progress in unity, resilience, innovation and development as an inspiration to the world.
“India’s remarkable journey of unity, resilience, innovation, and development continues to inspire the world,” Johnson said in the message.
He extended congratulations on behalf of the association and in his own name to Ambassador Verma, the Government and people of India, while expressing appreciation for the enduring friendship between the two countries.
ITEC’s Human-Capital Impact
Johnson particularly highlighted India’s contribution to Liberia’s human-capital development through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program, which has provided opportunities for Liberian professionals to acquire specialized knowledge and skills through training in India.
The LAITP/ITEC Alumni has become an important bridge between Liberian professionals who have benefited from India’s technical cooperation and the broader Liberia–India relationship.
The association’s message emphasized that Indian-trained Liberian professionals remain proud of the knowledge and skills acquired through India’s support and are committed to applying that experience in service to Liberia.
“As Indian-trained Liberian professionals, we remain proud of the knowledge and skills gained through India’s generosity and committed to using them in service to our nation while strengthening the bonds between our two countries,” Johnson stated.
A Partnership Beyond Training
The anniversary message comes as Liberia and India continue to deepen cooperation in areas including education, healthcare, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, trade and capacity building.
India has also remained an important source of professional and technical training for Liberians, with ITEC alumni serving in various sectors of the Liberian public and private spheres.
The relationship has gained further momentum in recent years, including through expanded professional training opportunities and stronger engagement between the Indian Embassy in Monrovia and Liberian institutions.
The LAITP/ITEC Alumni has consistently positioned itself as a vehicle for strengthening the people-to-people dimension of the bilateral relationship and ensuring that the benefits of Indian technical cooperation translate into practical contributions to Liberia’s development.
Salute to Ambassador Verma
Johnson also used the occasion to extend warm wishes directly to Ambassador Verma, recognizing his role in advancing relations between Liberia and India.
“May the enduring friendship between Liberia and India continue to flourish for generations to come,” Johnson said.
He concluded the message by wishing Ambassador Verma, the Government and people of India a happy 80th Independence Day.
The celebration of India’s independence therefore comes not only as a commemoration of the country’s historic journey since 1947, but also as an opportunity for Liberian beneficiaries of Indian cooperation to reaffirm the bonds of friendship, knowledge-sharing and development that connect the two countries.
For LAITP/ITEC Alumni, those bonds are deeply personal: they are reflected in the professional experiences of Liberians who have studied and trained in India and returned home with knowledge intended to contribute to national development.
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