In his introductory remarks at the 51st Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council, Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Council, made this statement.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has the Security Council as one of its bodies.
The ambassador cited the most recent failed coup attempts in Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone as evidence of the Council members' shared duty to provide answers to the region's pressing problems in order to foster long-term stability and peace.
He praised the governments of Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone for their unwavering efforts to foil recent attempts to undermine the stability of their respective constitutions.
We have the chance to thoroughly explore our shared existential issues at this conference and to come up with solutions to address these new risks to the general welfare of the people who live in our community. We can effectively develop the policies for our collective response through these discussions, guaranteeing comprehensive and coordinated activities that are in line with the goals and needs of our Member States. As we continue our discussions.
"I implore everyone to participate in productive discourse, welcoming differences in opinion and cultivating a culture of amicable interactions. Transparency, inclusivity, and the advancement of democratic values must serve as our guiding principles while making judgments, he stated.
Ambassador Tuggar praised the successful organization of the country's recent presidential and legislative elections and expressed gratitude to the government and people of Liberia for their steadfast adherence to democratic values.
The Minister also praised the unceasing efforts of the ECOWAS Commission's leadership, the heads of its institutions, and the committed employees who still play crucial roles in advancing community interests and promoting peace and security across the region.