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Canada congratulates new president of Liberia, Weah

The Canadian government on Tuesday congratulated the new president of Liberia, George Weah.

According to a press statement issued by its Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Chrystia Freeland following the inauguration of George Weah reads, “Canada congratulates the new president of Liberia, George Weah, on his inauguration and the Liberian people for holding peaceful elections.

“The election of President Weah is a historic moment in the first democratic
transition in more than seven decades for Liberia.

“Canada thanks and salutes outgoing president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for all she has accomplished with the Liberian people over the past 12 years—and for her efforts to ensure a peaceful transition of power.

“Canada and Liberia have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1971 and share many values, including a commitment to democracy, peace, security, the rule of law and gender equality. We look forward to working with President Weah and to further deepening the relationship between our two countries in the years to come”, said
Freeland.

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