Liberian Foreign Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has lauded efforts of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for the numerous humanitarian assistance the organization continues to render Liberia, especially during the country‘s long  years of civil war.

Minister Ngafuan spoke on Wednesday, May 27 2014 when the IFRCRCS- Country Representative to Liberia, Mr.  Mesfin Halefom Abay paid him a courtesy call at his foreign ministry office in Monrovia.

During their meeting held in the Conference Room of the ministry Honorable    Ngafuan on Behalf of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf congratulated Mr  Helefom-Abay for his preferment as the IFRCRCS- Country Representative to Liberia.

The minister assured him of the Government’s fullest cooperation and commitments to foster ties with the organization. He also added that his ministry is prepare to support the new Country Representative so as to make his tour of duty in Liberia productivity and rewarding.

“Honorable Country Representative, on behalf of the President of the of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. M Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, I wish to congratulate you for your preferment as a Country Representative to the International Federation of The Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies to Liberia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is here to assist you in making your tour of duty productive and rewarding”, Minister Ngafuan stated.

While applauding the organization for the humanitarian assistance to Liberia during the period  of the country’ civil war , the minister recalled the entity’s  role in restoring humanitarian aid to  Liberia  reflecting on the risks  the staff of Red Cross took while rescuing victims of war in trouble zones during the crisis.

He said Liberia will strengthen relations with the Federation of the Red Cross and Red Cross crescent societies for the betterment of the nation as he recalled the humanitarian role of the organization especially during the country fight against the deadly Ebola disease adding the Liberia will never relax its vigilance to combat the disease.

For his part, the IFRCRCS -Country Representative Hon. Mesfin   Helefom Abay said we are here working to assist the Liberian Red Cross and Red Crescent Society in the fight against the deadly Ebola in Liberia.

“We are here working in Lofa and Nimba counties, it is our pleasure to be here and to strengthen relationship with Liberia Red Cross Society”, the IRCRCS- Boss stated. He further assured Government through Min. Ngafuan of his organization’s continuous assistance and commitment to promote humanitarian aid to Liberia.

While presenting his letter of appointment, In coming Country Representative stated”  His Excellency Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia, Hon. Minister it is my greatest pleasure to come to your office to introduce myself as the Country Representative of the International Federation of Red Cross  and Red Crescent Society ,”

“I have with me my Letter of Appointment from the Secretary General and his message to you, Honorable Minister is contained in this speech; Hon. Minister, I know you are knowledgeable with the ICRC to which Liberia Red Cross society belongs; we are here working with Liberia Red Cross Society in the areas of development and emergency” the country director stated.

The Country Representative of the Federation said his organization will continue to work closely with the Liberia Red Cross Society which he added is a very important Agency to the Liberian Government aimed at providing Humanitarian assistance to Liberia, particular helping to fight the deadly Ebola disease.

“We are working here on the emergency side, in the area of Ebola; we are working in Lofa and Nimba and we are also working in Bong, Margibi and Montserrado counties, in providing emergency assistance to Liberia. We have excellent relationship with the Liberian Red Cross Society, he added.

“He then assured government through the Minister Ngafuan of his organization’s continued assistance towards the country’s humanitarian efforts in the context of government development agenda”.