By George K. Momo
MONROVIA, Sept. 30 (LINA) – Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah has clarified that Liberia’s delegation did not walk out of the hall while the Prime Minister of Israel was delivering his address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Minister Piah made the clarification in response to reports circulating on social media and in some quarters suggesting that Liberia had joined other countries in leaving the hall during the Israeli Prime Minister’s speech.
According to the Liberia Information Minister, the reports are false and misleading, noting that Liberia’s delegation remained in the hall and followed all proceedings in line with Liberia’s long-standing diplomatic posture and respect for multilateral engagements.
“That information is false. Our seat was occupied by the Deputy Chief for the mission. In fact, just this morning our Foreign Minister received a message from the Israeli ambassador in which he confirmed that Liberia did not leave the hall,” he stated.
Minister Piah emphasized that Liberia maintains friendly relations with all member states of the United Nations and continues to uphold the principles of dialogue, peace and mutual respect as enshrined in the UN Charter.
Minister Piah urged the public and media institutions to verify information before publication and to avoid spreading misinformation that could misrepresent Liberia’s foreign policy position.