Liberia: President Boakai Meets with Pope Francis on the Vatican
Vatican City, Italy— Pope Francis acquired in a non-public viewers President Joseph Nyuma Boakai the Vatican Apostolic Palace as we speak, underscoring the sturdy and enduring relationship between Liberia and the Holy See.
According to a launch, the assembly highlighted Liberia’s ongoing engagement with international companions within the pursuit of peace, improvement, and social progress. During their discussions, President Boakai and Pope Francis targeted on the vital function of the Catholic Church in Liberia, significantly within the areas of training and healthcare.
President Boakai expressed deep appreciation for the Church’s longstanding contributions to the wellbeing of the Liberian individuals. He famous that Catholic-run academic establishments and healthcare providers have been pivotal in advancing social welfare, selling human dignity, and enhancing the standard of life for a lot of Liberians.
Following the viewers with Pope Francis, President Boakai met with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, and His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations. These discussions addressed Liberia’s present social and financial challenges and reaffirmed the shared dedication to fostering peace, stability, and sustainable improvement.
Regional and Global Cooperation
The leaders additionally exchanged views on urgent worldwide and regional points, together with migration and its affect on African nations. They emphasised the necessity for better worldwide cooperation to handle the basis causes of migration, uphold human rights, and promote improvement throughout Africa. President Boakai praised the Holy See for its continued assist and reiterated his administration’s dedication to deepening Liberia’s partnership with the Catholic Church for the betterment of its individuals.
Exchange of Gifts
At the conclusion of the viewers, Pope Francis offered President Boakai with a bronze sculpture of a dove carrying an olive department, symbolizing peace, together with an inscription in Italian, “Siate messaggeri di pace” (“Be messengers of peace”). The Pope additionally gave President Boakai a replica of this yr’s “Message for Peace” and a set of papal paperwork.
Keynote Address at World Food Forum
President Boakai is in Italy to ship the keynote deal with on the World Food Forum in Rome. During his speech earlier this week, he outlined 4 key actions to handle international meals challenges: supporting native meals methods, selling local weather resilience, strengthening social security nets, and fostering international partnerships.
He emphasised that investments in rural infrastructure, reminiscent of roads, markets, and storage amenities, would enhance provide chains and scale back post-harvest losses. He additional advocated for elevated assist to native farming cooperatives and smallholder initiatives to empower communities and construct resilience in opposition to meals insecurity.
