-Sara Beysolow-Nyanti Says Liberia Is Coordinating the African Three and E10 at the UN, Playing Key Role in Global Peace, Security and Selection of the Next Secretary-General
MONROVIA, Liberia – Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow-Nyanti has highlighted Liberia’s growing diplomatic influence on the world stage, revealing that the country is now coordinating both the African Three (A3) and the E10 at the United Nations Security Council, placing Liberia at the center of major international peace and security deliberations.
Speaking Thursday during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Beysolow-Nyanti said Liberia’s current leadership roles at the Security Council represent one of the country’s most significant diplomatic achievements in decades and reflect renewed international confidence in the country’s foreign policy under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr.
“Right now, Liberia is coordinating the Africa Three at the UN Security Council,” the Foreign Minister said.
“We are leading, as the voice of Africa, this month. Right now, Liberia is coordinating the E10.”
According to her, Liberia is now helping shape discussions involving the Security Council’s elected non-permanent members while simultaneously serving as a principal voice for Africa on some of the world’s most pressing security challenges.
Leading International Diplomacy
Beysolow-Nyanti described Liberia’s responsibilities as extending far beyond ceremonial participation, noting that the country is actively engaged in negotiations involving armed conflicts, peacekeeping operations and international security matters.
She disclosed that, because of Liberia’s leadership role, she now regularly receives calls from foreign ministers around the world seeking Liberia’s support on Security Council matters.
“This is a huge deal for Liberia,” she said.
“We are the ones driving the conversations; we are the ones being contacted.”
The Foreign Minister added that her recent diplomatic engagements have taken her to countries experiencing armed conflict, including Sudan and South Sudan, as Liberia works alongside international partners to advance peace initiatives.
She noted that Liberia became the first country to engage directly with Sudanese leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan following the outbreak of conflict in Sudan in 2023, an engagement she said helped pave the way for renewed involvement by both the African Union and the United Nations.
Helping Shape the Next UN Secretary-General
Among Liberia’s most significant responsibilities, Beysolow-Nyanti said, is participation in the process that will ultimately determine the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
She explained that Liberia is now playing a direct role in consultations surrounding one of the most influential appointments in international diplomacy.
According to the Foreign Minister, several internationally recognized figures and senior envoys have already visited Liberia as part of that process, while other governments continue engaging Monrovia because of the country’s growing influence within the Security Council.
“This is the first time we would be so critical in deciding who the next Secretary-General of the United Nations is,” she said.
Liberia Helped Preserve UNOWAS
The Foreign Minister also pointed to Liberia’s role in negotiations surrounding the mandate of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS).
She said Liberia acted as a bridge between differing international positions during Security Council discussions, helping preserve the UN body’s mandate at a time when disagreements threatened its future.
According to Beysolow-Nyanti, maintaining UNOWAS is critical because it remains the principal multilateral platform through which the international community engages countries across West Africa and the Sahel on peace and security matters.
Climate Vote Clarified
Addressing another international issue, Beysolow-Nyanti clarified reports surrounding Liberia’s vote on a recent climate-related resolution at the United Nations General Assembly.
She acknowledged that an error occurred during the voting process but said Liberia officially corrected its position to affirm its support for the global climate agenda.
“We’re part of the African group, and one of our priorities in the Security Council is climate,” she explained.
“So we’re not voting against climate. It was an error.”
‘Sell Liberia, Not Politics’
The Foreign Minister concluded by urging Liberians, including political leaders and members of the media, to place national interests above partisan divisions when discussing Liberia internationally.
She argued that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must remain above politics because its primary responsibility is promoting Liberia’s image and attracting international partnerships and investment.
“The secret tip is to work without politicizing your work,” she said.
“The secret tip is to be a patriot, to love Liberia above the politics.”
She continued: “We’re out there selling Liberia. We’re out there for Liberia.”
Background
Liberia currently serves as one of the elected non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, giving the country an opportunity to participate directly in decisions involving international peace and security.
In recent months, the Boakai administration has increasingly highlighted Liberia’s diplomatic engagements as evidence of the country’s renewed international standing, pointing to expanded bilateral relationships, greater involvement in multilateral organizations and enhanced cooperation with international partners on issues ranging from regional security to economic diplomacy.
Beysolow-Nyanti said Liberia’s current leadership positions carry significant responsibility and should inspire national pride, while cautioning that misinformation and unnecessary political divisions could undermine the country’s growing influence abroad.
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