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.
Senator Gbehzohngar Milton Findley arrived at the Cuban Embassy in Monrovia on a visit to strengthen bilateral ties, assess the potential for cooperation, and reiterate the common ground between both developing and third-world countries.
Honorable Findley recalled the ties between the two countries, particularly the actions undertaken during his tenure as Foreign Ministry official in Monrovia.
Cuban Ambassador Dr. Indira López Argüelles was invited by the Association of Survivors of the Massacres of the Liberian Civil War to the second grassroots workshop on transitional justice.
Speaking at the event, the Cuban diplomat praised the efforts to restore and preserve peace in Liberia, recalled the integrity of human rights, reiterated Cuba's willingness to support the development of African peoples, and condemned the aggressions Cuba has been subjected to by state terrorism sponsored by Yankee imperialism.
The Superintendent of Grand Bassa county, Honorable Mr. Karyou Johnson, in reciprocation of the visit of Ambassador Dr. Indira López Arguelles, paid a courtesy meeting to the Cuban Embassy in Monrovia.
Honorable Johnson reiterated the Liberian people's support for sovereignty and self-determination as the basis for his country's vote against the U.S. blockade of Cuba, and outlined the areas of development in his county that could potentially be the subject of bilateral cooperation.
A lively and fraternal meeting took place at the Cuban Embassy in Monrovia between Ambassador Indira López Arguelles and members of the Liberian Foreign Ministry.
The Assistants Ministers in charge of various areas of diplomatic work in the city expressed their opinions on how to strengthen bilateral relations, while also reaffirming their support for Cuba against the US blockade of the island.
The Ambassador congratulated them on their vote as a non-permanent member of the Security Council and thanked them all for their support in their diplomatic work.