20 August 2009
Discussions aimed at fostering solidarity between Liberia and Guinea have taken place in Monrovia between President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the Vice President of the Guinean military government, General Sekouba Konate.
Speaking Wednesday at the Foreign Ministry, the President assured the Government of Guinea of Liberia's support.
Liberia, the President said, will continue to stand with Guinea, adding, "if Guinea has trouble, Liberia will have trouble.'
The Liberian leader reiterated an earlier assurance to the Guinean Government that Liberian territory will not be used to destabilize any of its neighbors.
The President asserted that Guinea can rely on Liberia at all times as it takes concrete measures to move forward.
President Johnson Sirleaf, who also chairs the sub-regional grouping, the Mano River Union, assured her Guinean counterparts that Liberia will constantly monitor its border.
An Executive Mansion release says the President stressed the need for cooperation as both countries work towards improving their respective mining sectors. The President welcomed what she referred to as the "signs of democratization" currently taken place and called for more steps to be taken towards democracy in Guinea.
President Johnson Sirleaf stressed her willingness to use her international contacts to help Guinea in the process leading to democracy, calling on the Government not to hesitate to remain engaged.
For his part, General Konate lauded President Johnson Sirleaf on behalf of Guinean leader General Moussa Dadis Camara for her continuous support and advice. He promised that his Government would work towards strengthening the Mano River Union as well as Guinea-Liberia relations.
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