President Boakai Extols Colombia on Independence Day Observance
According to a Foreign Ministry release, in the message to his Colombian counterpart, His Excellency Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, President Boakai congratulated the Republic of Colombia on the election to the Non-Permanent seat to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The Liberian leader noted that as the Colombian people celebrate this milestone, he assured them of Liberia's commitment to the bonds cooperation and friendship subsisting between the two countries and peoples which has continue to be increasingly enhanced.
He then prayed that His Excellency will continue to be endowed with wisdom, good health and happiness, as he leads the people of Colombia to a prosperous future.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
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