The President of the Republic of Liberia, Her Excellency Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sent a message of congratulations to His Excellency Petro Oleksiyovych Poroshenko, President of the Republic of Ukraine on his election and subsequent inauguration as President of Ukraine.

 In her message to Ukrainian President, President Johnson Sirleaf extended warmest congratulations on behalf of the Government and People of Liberia to Mr. Poroshenkofor his overwhelming victory in that country’s recent  national elections.

President Sirleaf said Mr.  Poroshenko’s victory in the elections is an expression of the distinguished leadership qualities and extraordinary trust and confidence the People of Ukraine reposed in His ability to lead them.  

”Your assumption of this high office Mr. President comes at a time when Ukrainians’ aspirations are predominantly geared towards a unified, strong and economically vibrant Ukraine,” the Liberian leader stressed.

President Johnson Sirleaf further added that as President Poroshenko assumes the office of the President Liberia looks forward to working closely with Ukraine at this critical period in the history that country, adding the relations between Liberia and Ukraine has remained sturdy and very promising.

“Its cordial bilateral cooperation has also allowed for growing Ukrainian investment interest in Liberia and the continuous outstanding and dedicated Ukrainians peacekeepers serving in the United Nations Missions in Liberia”.

The Liberian leader further wished for President Poroshenko success in his endeavors to promote democracy and achieve comprehensive development in his country.

Madam Johnson Sirleaf then prayed that the Almighty God will endow the President of Ukraine with abundant wisdom and strength as he steers the affairs of states.