President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and People of the Republic of Fiji on the auspicious occasion commemorating the 46^th Independence Anniversary of that country.

October 10 is celebrated annually as the Independence Day of Fiji. This country was established by Great Britain and gained its independence on October 10, 1970.

According to a Foreign Ministry release, in her message to His Excellency Mr. George Konrote, President of the Republic of Fiji, President Johnson Sirleaf extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Government and People of Fiji on behalf of the Government and People of Liberia and in her own name.

The Liberian leader further hoped that as Fiji celebrates its 47^th Independence Anniversary, the cordial relations subsisting between both Liberia and Fiji will be strengthened for the mutual benefit of their respective peoples.

“As we continue to work together in furtherance of the principles of the United Nations for the promotion of international peace, security and economic cooperation amongst all nations, it is our fervent prayers that the Almighty God will endow your Excellency President Konrote with abundant wisdom and strength as you lead your people to sustainable peace and greater prosperity,” the Liberian President wishes.