The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Mr. George Manneh Weah, assured France of Liberia’s unwavering commitment to upholding both countries shared values including, the respect for human dignity and equal rights for all mankind, regardless of race, color and religion, among others.

According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Weah’s statement was contained in his congratulatory message to the Government and People of France on the occasion commemorating the 229^th National Day of France — Bastille Day of France.

In the message to French President Emmanuel Macron, President Weah stated “On behalf of the Government and People of Liberia and in my own name, I am delighted to extend warmest felicitation and sincere best wishes to you, and through you, to the Government and People of France.

“As we join you and the people of France in celebrating this very special occasion, we reflect on the principle of freedom, dignity, equality and civil liberties, which were the prime functions of the birth of France,” President Weah told his French Counterpart.

The Liberian leader than wished for President Macron continued good health and wisdom in leading his people, and for the people of France, renewed happiness and sustained prosperity.