Liberia Government (Monrovia)
27 October 2009
United States President Barack Obama has commended Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for leading a discussion on job creation at a working luncheon he hosted in New York in September for heads of state and leaders of sub-Saharan African countries.
"I appreciate your focus on the importance of education and skills-based training, particularly in post-conflict situations," the U.S. President said in a letter to the Liberian President. Echoing the significance of the impact of Liberia's civil conflict on the youth population, President Obama acknowledged that Liberia has made great progress in creating the foundation for a better future, not only for its youth but for the entire population.
According to an Executive Mansion release, the U.S. President also expressed appreciation to President Johnson Sirleaf for her efforts in Guinea. The United States, Mr. Obama indicated, shares the Liberian leader's concerns about violence and political instability spreading to other parts of Africa. "We will continue to work with you and other leaders in the region to support democratic change in Guinea," President Obama assured the Liberian President.
President Obama also assured the Liberian leader that the United States is committed to working with Liberia and other global partners to re-energize the global economy. He informed President Johnson Sirleaf that the G-20, leaders of the world's largest economies, agreed to increase resources for international financial institutions and development banks. "We recognize the increased role in the world economy of emerging markets and developing economies and want to ensure we work together to expand global prosperity. I look forward to continuing to work with you to address issues of importance to Liberia and also for all of Africa," President Obama concluded.
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I can totally verify that President Obama is very interested in Liberia and in the uplifting of all Africa in general. It is important to understand that in a free society such as the USA much of the economy is determined by free choice and private investment. What you and I need to do together is create a new image of Liberia and Africa for the Developed World to see the wisdom of investment. The best place to do it is at www.villagedirect.org Love & Peace, Deborah