The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah has sent a message of congratulations to the Government and people of the Federative Republic of Brazil on the occasion commemorating the 196^th Independence Anniversary of that country.

The Federative Republic of Brazil gained its independence on 7^th September 1822 from Portugal after a Treaty was signed constituting Brazil’s Independence Day.

In the message to his Brazilian counterpart, President George Manneh Weah, on behalf of the Government and People of Liberia, and in his own name, extended profound congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency Michel Temer, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, and through him, to the Government and People of Brazil, as they celebrate this historic milestone.

The Liberian President further expressed confidence that as Brazil celebrates this joyous occasion, the historical and cordial ties of friendship subsisting between the two countries and Peoples will continue to flourish as both governments work together for the attainment of global peace and security, economic growth, and social development.

President George Manneh Weah further assured his Brazilian counterpart of Liberia’s commitment to a renewed friendship and cooperation in anticipation of broadening the existing partnership in all spheres for the promotion of prosperity in both countries.

The Liberian Leader then prayed that the Almighty God will endow President Temer with continued good health and happiness and for the People of Brazil peace, unity and enduring prosperity.