Liberia to Launch “Road to the UNSC Presidency” Initiative on United Nations Day

Monrovia, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, will officially launch “Liberia’s Road to the UNSC Presidency” on Monday, October 26, 2026, during Liberia’s commemoration of United Nations Day.

The launch comes at a significant moment in Liberia’s diplomatic history as the country serves its 2026–2027 term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. This milestone underscores Liberia’s renewed commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation, peaceful conflict resolution, and the promotion of global peace and security.

According to a Foreign Ministry release, the program is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Capitol Hill, Monrovia, under the theme: “Liberia on the United Nations Security Council: From Sustaining Peace at Home to Advancing Peace and Security Globally.”

The initiative will feature a series of national and diplomatic engagements designed to prepare the country for its assumption of the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council in December 2026.

Through the Road to the UNSC Presidency initiative, the Government of Liberia seeks to highlight the country’s post-conflict peacebuilding experience, strengthen national awareness of its responsibilities on the Security Council, and articulate its diplomatic priorities as it prepares to lead the Council’s work in December.

The initiative will also provide a platform for engaging national institutions, diplomatic missions, international partners, civil society organizations, young people, and other stakeholders on Liberia’s role in addressing pressing international peace and security challenges.

As a country that has experienced the devastating consequences of civil conflict and made significant strides toward peace, stability, and democratic governance, Liberia brings a valuable perspective to international discussions on conflict prevention, peacebuilding, reconciliation, and sustainable development.

Liberia’s experience demonstrates the importance of national ownership, inclusive dialogue, strong institutions, and international solidarity in building and sustaining peace. Through its Security Council membership, the country is positioned to contribute these lessons to broader global efforts aimed at preventing conflicts and addressing threats to international peace and security.

The commemoration of United Nations Day will further emphasize the importance of national unity, institutional collaboration, and collective responsibility as Liberia prepares to assume the Council’s Presidency.

The Government considers the upcoming Presidency an opportunity to strengthen Liberia’s diplomatic engagement, advance African perspectives within the international system, and contribute meaningfully to discussions on global security challenges.

The December 2026 Presidency will also provide Liberia with an important platform to promote dialogue, cooperation, and peaceful approaches to resolving conflicts while reinforcing the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs call on Liberians at home and abroad to embrace this historic milestone and support the country’s efforts to translate its peacebuilding achievements into meaningful contributions to international peace and security.

The two institutions reaffirm the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Liberia’s leadership on the Security Council reflects the aspirations of its people and contributes to a more peaceful, secure, and cooperative world.

As Liberia prepares to take the helm of the Security Council in December, the Road to the UNSC Presidency initiative will serve as a national platform for demonstrating the country’s commitment to the principle that sustaining peace at home is fundamental to advancing peace and security globally.