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:

The Republic of Liberia and the Republic of Tajikistan, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, signed a joint communiqué establishing formal diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The communiqué was guided by the principles of the United Nations Charter relating to the promotion of international peace and security, the respect of national sovereignty, equality among states, independence, territorial integrity, international treaties