The President of the Republic of Liberia, Her Excellency, Mrs. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Germany on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of that country’s Unity Day.

The Day fell on Saturday, October 3, but was celebrated on Monday, October 5, 2015.

In her message to His Excellency Joachim Gauck, President Johnson Sirleaf extended warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Germany, on behalf of the Government and People of the Republic of Liberia and in her own name.

President Johnson Sirleaf expressed the wish that the long-standing relationship between the two countries will continue to grow adding, "It is my sincere conviction that the current status of German-Liberian Cooperation has a new and elevated level, demonstrated by the height of support my government continues to receive from the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Germany, particularly during the unprecedented outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease".

The Liberian Leader further said that the excellent relations between our both countries have been further strengthened with the exchange of recent high level visits. "We are grateful that Germany remains a true partner and a reliable friend, I fervently anticipate that the cordial relations will be further enhanced by our joint efforts in the years ahead for the mutual", President Sirleaf lamented.

President Johnson Sirleaf wished for the personal good health and happiness as well as for the continued well being and prosperity of the people of Germany.