On June 16, for commemorating the horrendous crimes of apartheid in South Africa, the Organization of African Unity agreed to pay tribute to African children.
In Monrovia, government authorities, schools, rural communities, UNICEF, and other United Nations agencies organized a day of music, dance, and reflection on the work accomplished and the challenges and goals yet to be achieved in Liberia.
The Honorable Mr. Foday E.K. Fahnbulleh, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Liberian Senate, paid a visit to the Cuban Embassy in Monrovia.
Mr. Fahnbulleh discussed Liberia's economic and investment attraction policies and the priorities identified by the Committee for South-South cooperation, particularly joint efforts between the two countries.
The Honorable and Excellency Ms. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro Tempore of the Senate of Liberia, received the Cuban Ambassador, Dr. Indira López Arguelles, at her headquarters.
The Cuban diplomat congratulated Liberia on its election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council and elaborated on the unjust harm caused by the illegal U.S. blockade against the Cuban people.
The Chairman of the Liberian Freedom Party, Honorable Mac Della Cooper, received Cuban Ambassador Dr. Indira López Arguelles.
Ms. Cooper, who serves as Presidential Advisor at the Executive Mansion, welcomed the Ambassador to the presidential residence and expressed the solidarity and support of her party, the Liberian people, and the government for Cuba's struggle against the U.S. blockade.
In Margibi county, various large-scale activities took place where the diplomatic corps interacted with residents and local authorities to jointly celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.