𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀 New York: At the United Nations General Assembly First Committee Debate, Liberia supported draft resolutions on the Arms Trade Treaty, measures against illegal trade in small arms and light weapons, and helping states in curbing it. Liberia’s Deputy Permanent Representative Baba Sillah told members of the UNGA81 that Liberia looks ahead to the First Meeting of States on the Global Framework in 2027. He said Liberia supports the draft resolution on its implementation and the norm it upholds as a state party to the Mine Ban Convention. Ambassador Sillah emphasized the critical need for data collection on the impact of armed violence against women, men, girls, and boys. According to him, the statistics will be important for developing arms control policies that reflect the real patterns of harm experienced by these three groups. Liberia pledged to cooperate with relevant arms-exporting and affected states to enhance conventional weapons control for lasting results. The Deputy Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations delivered Liberia’s position at the Thematic Debate of the First Committee: Cluster 4: Conventional Weapons, during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on October 24, 2026, in New York. #Liberia #PMUNLiberia #liberiaatun

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs will officially launch “Liberia’s Road to the UNSC Presidency,” a series of national and diplomatic engagements leading to Liberia’s assumption of the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council in December 2026. The event will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Capitol Hill, Monrovia, on the United Nations Day Program on Monday, October 26, 2026, under the theme “Liberia on the United Nations Security Council: From Sustaining Peace at Home to Advancing Peace and Security Globally.” This year’s commemoration holds particular significance as Liberia serves its 2026–2027 term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, marking an important milestone in the country’s diplomatic history and reaffirming its commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation, and global peace and security. The launch of Liberia’s Road to the UNSC Presidency will set the stage for a series of activities highlighting the country's peacebuilding experience, diplomatic priorities, and growing leadership role in regional and international affairs. The commemoration will also provide an opportunity to recognize the importance of national unity, institutional collaboration, and collective responsibility as Liberia prepares to assume the Presidency of the Security Council. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of State look forward to marking this historic occasion as Liberia continues its journey from sustaining peace at home to advancing harmony and security globally.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! October 24 of every year marks the anniversary of the United Nations Charter since its establishment in 1945. The UN serves as a global platform for nations to discuss issues and seek solutions while promoting peace, cooperation, human rights, and social progress, including access to healthcare and education and raising living standards worldwide. Liberia reaffirmed commitment to the principles of the UN Charter. One World. One Future. One Humanity. Happy United Nations Day! #UNDay #LiberiaAtUN #UNSC #UNGA81

Ambassador Lewis G. Brown, II, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Liberia to the United Nations, delivered a statement at the Security Council Open Briefing on Kosovo on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. #Liberia #LiberiaAtUN #PMUN #TowardsaJustandPeacefulWorld

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗞𝗼𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗼, 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲, 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 New York: The Republic of Liberia has called on Kosovo and Serbia to engage constructively and avoid unilateral actions that could heighten tensions. During the UN Security Council briefing on UNMIK (KOSOVO) Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Lewis G. Brown, II, underlined the importance of the 2023 Agreement on the Path to Normalization and its implementation annex, providing a framework for moving forward. “With European Union facilitation, the parties should identify achievable next steps and clear implementation milestones. People need to see that dialogue delivers in their access to services, their confidence in justice, and their ability to participate safely in public life," he said. Commenting on the issue of missing persons, he encouraged authorities to strengthen cooperation, share information, support identification efforts, and provide families with timely, reliable information. Ambassador Brown said Liberia supports its continued contribution to stability and confidence-building in close coordination with the European Union and other international partners. He urged Belgrade and Pristina to exercise restraint, deliver on their commitments, and place the welfare and security of their populations at the center of their decisions. Liberia stands ready to support constructive efforts toward a peaceful settlement between both parties.

𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 H.E. Am b. Lewis G. Brown II, Permanent Representative of Liberia yesterday, at the 10246th Meeting of the Security Council presented the A3 Statement regarding “The Question Concerning Haiti," highlighting key areas of concern. A3 condemned the ambush against Salvadorian personnel serving with the Gang suppression force on October 18th, expressed solidarity with El Salvador and the families of the personnel who remain unaccounted for, and called for every effort to secure their safe recovery. Applauded Haitian authorities and the Provisional Electoral Council to advance electoral preparations and encouraged the Council, with BINUH’s support, to communicate a realistic and credible way forward, including milestones and required resources. Encouraged inclusive dialogue among Haitian stakeholders and coordinated support from regional and international partners, including CARICOM. Urged partners to accelerate deployments and provide predictable financing, equipment, mobility, communications, medical support, and logistics. Welcomed renewal of the Haiti sanctions regime through resolution 2831 (2026) and The A3 urged full cooperation with the Sanctions Committee and its Panel of Experts while safeguarding humanitarian assistance and legitimate civilian activity.

𝗔𝗺𝗯. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗡 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 New York: The Republic of Liberia has called on all relevant parties to fully implement the Middle East peace framework. Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Lewis G. Brown, II, condemned terrorism in all its forms and reaffirmed Israel’s right to live in peace and security, free from terror, rockets, and the threat of attack. He delivered the statement during the UN Security Council Open Debate on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question,” which took place recently in New York. Ambassador Brown urged the Board of Peace’s reporting under resolution 2803 to include the findings of the Implementation Verification Committee, enabling this Council to assess compliance by all parties. He also admonished the Council to consider reporting under resolutions 2334 and 2803 together, with an explicit assessment of whether developments on the ground preserve or undermine a viable pathway to Palestinian statehood. The Liberian envoy, in conclusion, condemned attacks on civilians and the recent attacks on King Khalid International Airport. #Liberia #PMUNLiberia #liberiaatun

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗗𝗚𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁-𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬 New York: The Republic of Liberia has reaffirmed its full commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Jestino Sharty Gaye, First Secretary of the Second Committee Expert, presented Liberia’s statement at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly Agenda: Towards the Achievement of Sustainable Development. He told assembly members that the successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda requires stronger partnerships, adequate development financing, technology transfer, and capacity-building. According to him, Liberia is aligning its development priorities with the SDGs and Liberia’s Vision 2030, focusing on sustainable development, reducing poverty, creating decent jobs, protecting natural resources, and ensuring equal benefits for citizens. Liberia is prioritising agricultural development, economic diversification, improved waste management, and responsible natural resource use, in line with the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS. “We support international cooperation that addresses the particular vulnerabilities of small island developing states, including limited financing, climate exposure, and economic shocks," he stated. Gaye disclosed that Liberia has established a National Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Strategy for 2020–2030, which aligned with the Sendai Framework and committed to strengthening disaster preparedness, risk governance, and community resilience, particularly against flooding, coastal erosion, and extreme weather events. Liberia aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, strengthening climate adaptation across agriculture, forestry, energy, transport, waste management, and health, while urging developed countries to provide accessible climate finance and technology for support. The First Secretary of the Second Committee Expert applauded the UN Environment Assembly and the UN Environment Programmes for advancing international environmental cooperation, emphasizing that sand and dust storms require international attention through research, early-warning systems, land restoration, and sustainable land management. Liberia urged member states to translate commitments into practical action and strengthen solidarity with vulnerable countries, ensuring sustainable development delivers tangible benefits for present and future generations. #Liberia #PMUNLiberia #liberiaatun

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 New York: H.E. Ambassador Lewis G. Brown, II, Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations, delivered a national statement yesterday at the UN Security Council Arria formula meeting entitled "Piercing the Blind Spots of Violations of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law in the Context of the Ukrainian Crisis: Putting the Spotlight on the Activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine." He urged cooperation with relevant independent international mechanisms to ensure the rights of civilians, victims, and prisoners of war, calling on all parties to adhere to or comply with applicable international humanitarian laws and international human rights law and to exercise restraints. The PR of Liberia indicated that prisoners of war must be treated humanely; torture is prohibited without exception, while civilians must be protected on all sizes of the frontlines. He said war is mutually destructive; peace is mutually constructive. "Every victim deserved to be heard, serious allegations require impartial examination, and every person, including prisoners of war, is entitled to protection under international law," he demanded. Ambassador Brown also called for unimpeded ICRC to prisoners of war and protected civilians’ detainees consistent with the Geneva Convention, raising concerns about civilian seafarers whose lives are endangered by conflicts. The Republic of Liberia reaffirmed the UN Charter and the peaceful settlement of disputes, urging renewed diplomacy towards a ceasefire and lasting peace consistent with the charter. Liberia expressed concerns about Russian civilians, prisoners of war, and allegations of torture, unlawful detention, and other abuses, as well as the suffering of Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war. #Liberia #PMUNLiberia #liberiaatun

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗡 New York: On 14 October 2026, Hon. Leon Mannie Talery, Assistant Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivered Liberia’s statement during the Joint General Discussion of the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly’s 81st session on the agenda items “Eradication of Poverty and Other Development Issues” and “Agriculture Development, Food Security, and Nutrition.” In his statement, Minister Talery called for expanded concessional financing, blended-finance instruments, credit guarantees, and responsible private investment that can help de-risk agricultural production and attract capital across the agri-value chain. He underscored that agriculture occupies a central place in Liberia’s transformation as the country works to move beyond subsistence production toward commercially viable agribusinesses and integrated agricultural value chains. Liberia's focus is on increasing domestic food production; improving storage, processing, and packaging; strengthening links between farmers and markets; and promoting greater value addition to Liberia’s agricultural products. He highlighted that Liberia seeks to build a more productive economy, expand opportunity, and ensure that growth delivers dignity and improved living conditions for all Liberians through effective implementation of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. This ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) is Liberia’s nationally owned developmental vehicle for advancing inclusive growth, reducing poverty and translating economic progress into measurable improvements in the lives of our people to attain the SDGs. Minister Talery disclosed Liberia’s 5-year development plan, focusing on agriculture, roads, rule of law, education, sanitation, and tourism, while stressing the need to enhance national ownership, sound governance, and partnership with the private sector and international community. In conclusion, the Assistant Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Affairs emphasized poverty eradication remains the central challenge of sustainable development and requires structural economic transformation that creates decent employment, raises household incomes, strengthens food security, and expands access to education, healthcare, and other essential services rather than short-term relief. #Liberia #PMUNLiberia #liberiaatun

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹, 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 New York: Liberia, Congo, and Somalia have reaffirmed their commitment to Haiti’s security, accountability, and Haitian-led solutions. Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lewis G. Brown, delivered the A3 joint statement regarding Haiti Sanctions Adoption on behalf of A3: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, and Liberia on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Security Council meeting in New York. In the statement, A3 reaffirmed its determination to confront the gangs terrorizing Haitian communities and to hold accountable those who arm, finance, or otherwise enable them. A3 welcomed the continued application of designation criteria related to the illicit exploitation and trade of natural resources, the reaffirmation of the humanitarian exemption, and the attention given to due process. The group called on all states to strengthen marking, tracing, record keeping, export and end-user controls, and law enforcement cooperation, consistent with the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons and the International Tracing Instrument. According to him, the A3 has welcomed the UN Security Council call for urgent and decisive implementation of the arms embargo. Ambassador Brown emphasized that the A3 wants all perpetrators to be held accountable, external enablers to assume full responsibilities for their actions, and Haitian people to be protected, with Haitian ownership remaining central, with sanctions and the Force strengthening rather than replacing Haitian institutions. Consequently, the A3 welcomed the adoption of resolution (2026), renewing the Haiti sanctions regime and the Panel of Experts' mandate, and praised Panama and the United States for their leadership and constructive engagement. #LiberiaAtUN

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 New York: Liberia has called for practical action on nuclear risks, illicit weapons, and global disarmament during the first committee general debate of the UNGA81 session on disarmament and international security agenda items. H.E. Baba Sillah, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations on Tuesday called for a transparent, structured, and non-discriminatory process for reviewing implementation across all three pillars. Liberia reaffirmed the humanitarian imperative underpinning the Treaty on the Prohibition of nuclear weapons and renewed its call for full adherence to the Protocols of the Treaty of Pelindaba and for stronger implementation of the Treaty by African States. He cautioned UN member states to dialogue on practical safeguards to reduce miscalculation, unintended escalation, and unauthorized use. The Liberian diplomat called for full implementation of the Program of Action and its International Tracing Instrument, effective implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty, and greater assistance for marking, tracing, stockpile management, and border control. The Deputy Permanent Representative told the assembly that Liberia will continue supporting cooperation within the Mano River Union and ECOWAS through information sharing, coordinated border management, and stronger national institutions. He backed the ongoing consideration of emerging technologies in the Commission’s next cycle, adhering to agreed mandates while respecting the distinct roles of the First Committee, the Disarmament Commission, and the Conference on Disarmament. “Liberia, a post-conflict society and an elected member of the Security Council, stands ready to listen, bridge differences, and advance practical results," he said. Liberia has also acknowledged the outcome of the Ninth Biennial Meeting of States on the Program of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons and vowed to support continued technical work addressing polymer-frame, modular, three-dimensionally printed, and privately manufactured firearms.

𝗔𝟯 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝘆𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝘆𝗮𝗻-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝑯.𝑬. 𝑨𝒎𝒃. 𝑳𝒆𝒘𝒊𝒔 𝑮. 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑰𝑰, 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂, 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 "𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒚𝒂" 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝑵 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒍'𝒔 10242𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 14, 2026, 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒐𝒓𝒌. [Full text as delivered] Madam President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3, namely the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia and my own country, Liberia. We thank Special Representative Hanna Serwaa Tetteh for her briefing and sustained engagement, commend all United Nations personnel supporting Libya, and welcome the participation of Libya’s Permanent Representative. Madam President, The Libyan people’s resilience deserves a political process that delivers. Progress means Libyans choosing their leaders safely and trusting their institutions. We reaffirm Libya’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and an inclusive, Libyan-led and Libyan-owned process facilitated by the United Nations. On the political front, we welcome the 30 August Smaller Convening agreement and the House of Representatives’ endorsement. We urge all relevant institutions, including the House and High Council of State, to resolve outstanding differences through UNSMIL’s facilitation and respect for agreed legal procedures, enabling implementation of the electoral framework and reconstitution of the electoral commission’s Board. We note the 10 September Ankara dialogue. Such engagements should reinforce the UN-facilitated roadmap towards free, fair, transparent and inclusive presidential and legislative elections. In April, UNSMIL recorded 2.8 million registered voters. They deserve a credible opportunity to participate. The commitment to work towards elections within 24 months requires immediate milestones and reporting. A timetable must create urgency, never become permission for further delay. Women, youth and communities across Libya must have a meaningful voice. Madam President, On security, we call for full implementation of the 2020 ceasefire, restraint and protection of civilians. We acknowledge the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission and progress towards unified military and security institutions under civilian authority. We reiterate our call for withdrawal of foreign forces, foreign fighters and mercenaries, consistent with Council resolutions, and compliance with the arms embargo. We condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure. We welcome the National Oil Corporation’s announcement of resumed Sharara–Zawiya pipeline pumping and call for uninterrupted, safe energy operations. Libya’s national wealth must finance its people’s future and remain protected from political and armed coercion. We encourage transparent implementation of the unified spending framework, effective oversight and progress towards a unified budget. The integrity and independence of Libya’s sovereign economic institutions must be preserved. Regarding Libya’s frozen assets, the A3 reiterates its deep concern over the risk of erosion of their value, including through any misuse or mismanagement. We reaffirm that these assets must be safeguarded for the benefit of the Libyan people, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. We call for transparency and accountability in their custody and management, and for any substantiated violations to be addressed through appropriate legal processes, including remedies consistent with applicable law. We support comprehensive, independent audits of the Libyan Investment Authority’s frozen assets to establish their amount, location and status, and urge relevant States and financial institutions to cooperate with these efforts, consistent with resolutions 2769 (2025) and 2819 (2026). We call for investigations into enforced disappearances and arbitrary detention, accountability and protection of civic space. We support UNSMIL’s call to suspend further executions and uphold fair trial guarantees. Refugees and migrants must be protected, incitement addressed, and humanitarian personnel allowed to work safely. Madam President, Regional and international initiatives should complement UN-led mediation. We encourage UN coordination with the African Union, League of Arab States and neighbouring States, supporting national reconciliation and victims’ rights. The A3 looks forward to constructively engaging the upcoming mandate renewal of UNSMIL in order to preserve the core responsibilities and provide adequate resources for the mission. Reporting should enable the Council to assess implementation and address obstacles with a united approach. Libyan leaders must turn the 30 August agreement into functioning institutions and credible elections. Libya’s people have waited long enough to choose their future. Our responsibility is to help make that choice possible, peaceful and respected. I thank you, Madam President.

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 New York: Liberia has called for fair, consistent, and transparent application of the principle of universal jurisdiction grounded on international law. On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Cllr. Jeddi Mowbray Armah, Liberia’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs, highlighted four key principles related to the application of universal jurisdiction during the Sixth Committee meeting of the UNGA81 Session, focusing on the scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction. He placed strong emphasis on due process, respect for the sovereign equality of states, and the immunities recognized by international law. He maintained that access to justice should never be exercised selectively or politically, stressing that it works best in partnership, through international cooperation, mutual legal assistance, extradition, and capacity-building for national jurisdictions. Minister Armah expressed support for greater clarity and consistency regarding the scope, the conditions, and the safeguards governing the application of the principle and will engage constructively in the Committee's working group to that end. As a member of the Security Council for 2026 and 2027, Liberia reaffirmed its commitment to promoting international legal order, which ensures justice for the gravest crimes is not selective nor optional, and victim access to justice should never be determined by geographical location. Liberia asserted that primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting international crimes lies with the State of territoriality or nationality. #LiberiaAtUN

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗨𝗡𝟴𝟬 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗨𝗡 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 New York: The UN80 Initiative goals promoting greater efficiency, accountability and effectiveness received significant endorsement from the Republic of Liberia. H.E. Amb. Lewis G. Brown II, Permanent Representative of Liberia, speaking at the UNGA81 Fifth Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, on the Proposed Programme Budget for 2027 and Programme Planning-- Agenda Items 138 and 139, underlined transparency and protection of core UN mandates in the 2027 budget. He wants the 2030 Agenda, the Pact for the Future and Africa’s Agenda 2063 remain central to programme planning. “We seek transparent assessments of how proposed reductions, vacancies and structural changes will affect mandated programmes, particularly those advancing sustainable development, peacebuilding and human rights,” he said. Ambassador Brown called for a balanced approach across the organisation's three pillars, equitable geographical representation, and opportunities to strengthen the United Nations’ presence in Africa and the wider Global South, without compromising institutional capacity or staff welfare. The West African nation is equipped to engage positively towards achieving a balanced, transparent and credible outcome. #LiberiaAtUN#

“𝗔 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱” - 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀’ 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 New York: The Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Lewis Brown, II, addressed the International Day of Girl Child, highlighting the advancement of girls' rights and gender equality at the UN event organized by India and Sierra Leone on Monday, October 12, 2026. He called for a greater investment in girls, stronger protection, and equal opportunities. "A girl is not a burden to be carried; she is a future to be empowered," he said. He believes that investing in girls is an obligation of justice, a commitment to human dignity, and an investment in our common future. Ambassador Brown called for an immediate end to child marriage and violence against girls, enforcement of protective laws, and ensuring access to essential services be granted. “We must keep girls in school, especially in rural and underserved communities, and provide safe learning environments. Our responsibility is not merely to prepare girls for the world; it is to build a world worthy of the girls they can become," the Liberian envoy stated. He emphasized that a girl’s future should not be diminished by her birth circumstances or decided without her own voice. “Women helped secure Liberia’s peace; we must now help secure the future of Liberia’s girls, and that destiny must not depend upon extraordinary courage to overcome ordinary injustice,” he concluded his remarks. #liberiaatun