The White House (Washington, DC)

Liberia: President Obama To Welcome President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia

24 May 2010

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Photo Courtesy AllAfrica)

Washington, DC — This Thursday, May 27, 2010, President Obama will welcome President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia to the White House.

The United States greatly values its historic bonds with Liberia.  The country is an important democratic partner that has made tremendous strides in consolidating stability, improving governance, and contributing to regional peace and development in recent years.

We have maintained our links to the Liberian people through some of the country's most challenging times, and we remain deeply engaged now as Liberia continues to look to its future.  President Obama is looking forward to the opportunity to discuss with President Sirleaf a range of important bilateral and regional issues

Tagged: External Relations, Liberia, U.S., Canada and Africa, West Africa

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