Mr. Chair:
I congratulate you and members of your Bureau on your election and pledge my delegation's full support to your leadership as you conduct the affairs of this Committee.
As we meet in the first fully in-person session of the Third Committee since the outbreak of the corona virus pandemic, women and girls continue to face the brunt of the pandemic, conflicts, and climate change.
The United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) has approved a three million United States dollar project to support the promotion of a peaceful electoral environment in Liberia ahead of the 2023 Legislative and Presidential elections.
The Republic of Liberia and Jamaica, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, signed a joint communiqué establishing formal diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Liberia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ambassador Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., signed on behalf of the Government of Liberia, while the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jamaica, Her Excellency Kamina Johnson-Smith, signed on behalf of her government.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pledged the body's continued support to Liberia as the country prepares for General and Presidential elections next year.
During a meeting with President George M. Weah on Thursday on the sidelines of the 77th UNGA, the UN boss also spoke of the lingering effects of Covid-19 and the impact it's having on economies around the world.
His Excellency Mr. Csaba Korösi President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly
His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
Excellencies, Heads of State and Government;
Distinguished Delegates;
Ladies and Gentlemen:
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