The President of the Republic Of Liberia, Her Excellency Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and People of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the joyous occasion commemorating the 73^rd Independence Anniversary of that sisterly Republic.

In her message to the Ethiopian Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr.  Hailemariam Desalegn, President Johnson Sirleaf, on behalf of Liberia extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Government and People of Ethiopia.  

“It gives me immense pleasure to extend to you and the Government and People of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on behalf of the People and Government of the Republic of Liberia,” the Liberian President added in her message.

President Johnson Sirleaf further entertains the hope that as Liberia joins Ethiopia in commemorating this joyous event, the cordial ties of friendship and cooperation subsisting between the two countries and their Peoples will be further strengthened.

She also expressed optimism that the two Governments will work together in furtherance of the principles of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) aimed at promoting international peace and security, good governance and cooperation among all nations.

The Liberian leader then prayed that the Almighty God will endow Prime Minister Desalegn with abundant wisdom and strength as he leads his compatriots into greater prosperity.