Authorities and diplomats observe the vote for members of the United Nations Security Council
The 3rd June elections for non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council were closely followed by the people, authorities, and the diplomatic corps in Monrovia, culminating in a popular explosion of celebration and joy when Liberia was elected with 181 votes.
Cuban Ambassador receives Liberian activist against child exploitation.
In the framework of International Children's Day, Samuel Asan Chenekan, Liberian leader of the NGO Children Against Labor, visited the Cuban Embassy in Monrovia to present the work carried out by numerous Liberian activists against the various forms of child exploitation.
Ambassador Dr. Indira López Argüelles, while thanking Liberian civil society for its trust in Cuba's work in defense and protection of children and youth, explained the difficulties Cuban children face on the island as a result of the harsh, criminal, and unjust U.S. blockade.
The Cuban ambassador to Liberia pays a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The Cuban Ambassador to Liberia, Dr. Indira López Argüelles, paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Liberia.
At the headquarters, she was received by the Minister, Honorable Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh, who reiterated her gratitude to the Cuban doctors who fought against Ebola and the offer of scholarships for young Liberians. She also expressed her hope for the strengthening of trade and South-South cooperation.
Cuban Ambassador Receives Association of Victims of War in Liberia
One of the NGOs representing victims of the Liberian civil war, LAMASA, visited the Cuban Embassy, where they reiterated their gratitude to the Cuban doctors for their presence during the Ebola epidemic and for the scholarships Cuba offers to young Liberians to study medicine. They also requested professional support to heal the wounds of the conflict.
Cuban Ambassador participates in commemoration of 50 years of ECOWAS.
The 50th anniversary of the West African regional integration (ECOWAS) was commemorated with a seminar and a fair in Monrovia. Both events were attended by government officials, diplomats, and the Cuban ambassador, Dr. Indira López Argüelles.
Coinciding with Africa Day, Liberia also celebrated its integration into ECOWAS, a platform that seeks to create new sustainable spaces for the development of its member nations.