President George Manneh Weah has received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lebanon to Liberia, Henri Kastoun, at his Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Monrovia. Welcoming the new Lebanese Ambassador to Liberia on Monday, April 2, 2018, President Weah informed Ambassador Kastoun that he was excited to receive his Letters of Credence and said he looks forward to strengthening the relationship between Liberia and Lebanon. The Liberian leader also emphasized the need for both countries to constructively engage one another, aimed at mutual benefits. President Weah admonished the new Lebanese Ambassador to engage the Lebanese Community in Liberia and ensure a fair and business-friendly atmosphere. Ambassador Kastoun then presented a special message from the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, whom he said expressed his government’s willingness to work with the Liberian government in exploring business opportunities.

Source: GNN Liberia April 02, 2018 23:30 UTC