President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has received the Letters of Credence of the new Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Kingdom of Morocco accredited to Liberia respectively, His Excellency Mr. Rabah Fassih and His Excellency Mr. Majid Halim. Both Ambassadors are residence in Conakry, Guinea.

According to an Executive Mansion release, the Liberian leader received the two new Ambassadors at separate ceremonies at her Foreign Ministry office on Friday, November 14, 2014.

Receiving the new Algerian Ambassador accredited to Liberia at the earlier ceremony, President Sirleaf expressed appreciation on behalf of the Liberian Government and people for Algeria’s long standing friendship and solidarity with Liberia and its people.

She noted that the new Algerian envoy was taking up his post during one of the most difficult times in the life of the country due to the current outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus disease; indicating that the country is engaged in combat to eradicate the virus, which has taken a heavy toll on the Mano River Union States.

The Liberian leader indicated that the country was grateful that despite the grim challenges, Ambassador Fassih was able to come and take up his assignment.

Reflecting on Liberia-Algeria relations that dates back to the 1960s, President Sirleaf said relations between the two countries are characterized by a common shared position in the Non-Aligned Countries Movement and the Group of 77 Plus China, particularly in regards to world peace and security, regional integration and solidarity, and cooperation and development of the peoples.

“We can count on the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to partner with us in exploring areas of cooperation beneficial to our common interests as well as the international community,” she stressed, adding, “Indeed Algeria and Liberia have always shred common vision for a fair and just world economic order and I am convinced that we shall continue to stand together to face the challenges of our globalized world economy.”

She assured the Algerian diplomat that her government will continue to formulate and implement policies that will transform the lives of the Liberian people for the better, promote peace, unity and reconciliation, and create the environment in which the people will freely exercise their inalienable rights.

In presenting his Letters of Credence earlier, Ambassador Fassih presented compliments and solidarity from the President of Algeria, His Excellency Abdel Aziz Bouteflika on the outbreak of Ebola in Liberia and committed his country to being a part of efforts geared towards eradicating the virus.

He assured President Sirleaf that he will work to strengthen and consolidate the already cordial and progressive relations existing between Liberia and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and ensured cooperation on regional, continental and global issues for the mutual benefit of the two countries and peoples.

Ambassador Fassih expressed the hope that with all that is being done by the Liberian Government and people, the Ebola virus will soon be contained and the country will continue on the path of rebuilding damaged infrastructures and peace-building.

In the latter ceremony receiving the Letters of Credence of the new Moroccan Ambassador to Liberia, His Excellency Mr. Majid Halim, President Sirleaf welcomed him to Liberian and acknowledged the excellent relations existing between Liberia and the Kingdom of Morocco.

She informed Ambassador Halim that collaboration is strong between the two countries at the level of the African Union and bilaterally.

President Sirleaf recalled Morocco’s role in promoting solidarity during the Ebola outbreak by keeping travels opened and allowing Royal Air Maroc to continue flights to and from Liberia.

She also thanked Morocco for providing scholarship for over 100 Liberian students who are currently undergoing studies in Morocco and the construction of a girl’s dormitory at the Tubman University in Maryland County by the Moroccan Government.

She recalled the establishment of the Liberia-Morroco Joint Commission which meets alternately in each other’s capital to formulate and determine programs of cooperation between the two countries.

“I am most gratified by the warm greetings which His Majesty the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI has so graciously extended to me on behalf of the Government and people of Morocco. May I also request that you to convey my profound gratitude to His Majesty for the kind sentiments and best wishes for his continued wellbeing and happiness”, President Sirleaf indicated.

Presenting his Letters of Credence earlier, Ambassador Halim conveyed a message of support and solidarity from the King of Morocco during what he called a difficult moment in Liberia’s history due to the Ebola outbreak.

He assured President Sirleaf of his support, commitment and cooperation during his tenure as the new Morocco Ambassador to Liberia.

The new Moroccan Ambassador indicated that he has assurance from King Mohammed VI of all the support needed to make his tenure in Liberia fruitful and successful and pledged his personal commitment to strengthening the existing friendship between the two countries.

He also pledged to stand with Liberia in all endeavors including the battle to eradicate the deadly Ebola virus disease from Liberia.