MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has received Letters of Credence from four newly accredited ambassadors to Liberia, representing Kenya, Italy, Denmark, and Bangladesh.
The credentials were formally presented during separate ceremonies held at the Executive Mansion on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Welcoming the diplomats on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, President Boakai congratulated them on their appointments and praised their respective governments for the longstanding and cordial relations they have maintained with Liberia.
“We are grateful to have you here as ambassadors to our country, and we hope that during your stay, you will find Liberia a welcoming nation and a partner with whom you can work productively,” President Boakai said.
The Liberian leader reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the four countries and expanding partnerships that promote mutual growth and shared prosperity.
Expanding Areas of Cooperation
President Boakai identified international relations, trade, investment, mining, geology, agriculture, health, and tourism as key sectors offering significant opportunities for enhanced collaboration between Liberia and the countries represented by the newly accredited envoys.
He emphasized that deeper engagement in these areas would contribute meaningfully to economic development, job creation, and regional cooperation.
The President also reiterated Liberia’s desire to strengthen diplomatic ties with Kenya by encouraging the establishment of a resident Kenyan Embassy in Monrovia.
According to him, the opening of a Kenyan diplomatic mission in Liberia would facilitate visa processing, consular services, and people-to-people exchanges, while further enhancing cooperation between the two nations.
President Boakai further underscored Liberia’s commitment to working with Kenya and the broader international community to promote peace, security, and stability across Africa and beyond.
Ambassadors Pledge Stronger Bilateral Relations
Responding separately, the newly accredited ambassadors expressed appreciation for the warm reception and pledged to work diligently to strengthen relations between Liberia and their respective countries.
Kenyan Ambassador Isaac Keen Parashina conveyed greetings from Kenyan President William Ruto and reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening its longstanding friendship and cooperation with Liberia.
Italian Ambassador Roberta Di Lecce, who is resident in Côte d’Ivoire and accredited to Liberia, expressed optimism about expanding cooperation between the two countries.
“I hope that my mission will continue to serve the interests of both our peoples and contribute to stronger bilateral relations,” Ambassador Di Lecce said.
For his part, Danish Ambassador Jakob Linulf conveyed warm greetings from King Frederik X, the Government, and the people of Denmark. He expressed pride in serving as Denmark’s 10th ambassador accredited to Liberia and pledged to work closely with the Liberian Government to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Bangladeshi Ambassador Miah Md. Mainul Kabir described his appointment to Liberia as an honor and committed himself to advancing cooperation and friendship between Liberia and Bangladesh.
Commitment to Strong Diplomatic Engagement
Concluding the ceremonies, President Boakai encouraged the ambassadors to build upon the strong foundations already established between Liberia and their respective nations.
He assured them of his government’s full support and cooperation throughout their assignments and expressed confidence that their tenure would contribute to deeper diplomatic engagement and mutually beneficial partnerships.
The President also asked the ambassadors to convey his warm greetings and best wishes to their respective Heads of State and Governments, while reaffirming Liberia’s commitment to constructive international cooperation and global partnership.
The presentation of Letters of Credence formally recognizes ambassadors as official representatives of their countries and enables them to begin carrying out their diplomatic responsibilities in Liberia.
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