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Liberia: Ambassadors Extraordinary Plenipotentiary of Norway, Spain And Iran Present Letters of Credence
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Liberia Government (Monrovia)
6 March 2008
Posted to the web 6 March 2008
Ambassadors Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Kingdoms of Norway and Spain and the Islamic Republic of Iran, have presented Letters of Credence to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. In separate ceremonies marking the presentations, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said her government is always pleased to rebuild partnerships with friendly countries.
An Executive Mansion release says the President extended warm greetings to Norwegian Ambassador Her Excellency Marete Lundemo, Spanish Ambassador Her Excellency Cristina Fernandez-Gil and Iranian Ambassador His Excellency Nejad Mohammed.
The Liberian President thanked the Government of Norway for its support to Liberia's electricity program. The President emphasized that her government longed for mutuality of benefits and hoped to see that the relationship between both countries is reciprocal. She thanked the Spanish envoy for her government's continuous support to Liberia, making specific mention of the 25 buses recently donated by the Spanish Government. The Liberian leader described the buses as an immense help to Liberia's public transport system. In talks with the Iranian envoy, President Johnson Sirleaf also traced the historical ties between both countries and said she looked forward to strengthening bilateral relations.
In separate remarks during the presentation of their credentials, the Ambassadors expressed the hope of renewing ties with Liberia. Norwegian Ambassador Lundemo, said she looked forward to putting in place what she called, practical steps which would strengthen cooperation. She challenged President Johnson Sirleaf to tap into her government's goodwill by showing areas in which Norway can be helpful to Liberia.
For her part, the Spanish envoy emphasized that her mission is to prepare what she referred to as elements for continuous support from Spain to Liberia.' She said Spain is and will remain a faithful friend to Liberia. Ambassador Fernandez-Gil recalled the Liberian Leader's trip to Spain last year, pointing out that the visit gave a new impetus to Spanish-Liberian relations.
For his part, Iranian Ambassador Mohammed said he looked forward to renewed ties with Liberia, describing his country as "an honest partner in the global landscape."
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The ceremonies were witnessed by Ambassador William Bull, deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, who represented Foreign Minster Olubanke King-Akerele.
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