The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia wishes to state that there is no record of Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva, the present Honorary Consul General of India in Liberia ever applying for and being granted political asylum in Liberia. The document being widely circulated in India purporting to be confirmation that Mr. Sachdeva was granted political asylum is a fake and is forged.

As proof of the forgery, the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization has issued the statement declaring the document in circulation dated 3rd March 1997 fraudulent, with the purported official said to have signed the document, issuing an affidavit of denial.

Mr. Sachdeva entered in Liberia in 1987 and was granted Permit of Residence like thousands of other business people in the country after fulfilling all of the requirements for residency.

The Government of Liberia granted an Exequatur for him after the Indian Government nominated him based on his good record and service. His record of service since becoming Honorary Consul of India remains impeccable and he continues significantly to the promotion of good relations between Liberia and India and the wellbeing of both Indians and Liberians in this country.