Liberia and Guinea are stepping away from tensions and toward cooperation, as both countries commit to resolving lingering border issues through peaceful dialogue rather than confrontation.
The renewed approach was confirmed by Liberia’s Information Minister, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, during a regular press briefing in Monrovia. He revealed that the understanding was reached during a recent regional summit in Côte d’Ivoire, where the leaders of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone met to discuss stability within the Mano River Basin.
According to Piah, Presidents Joseph Boakai, Mamady Doumbouya, and Julius Maada Bio collectively underscored the need for unity, peaceful coexistence, and shared development as key pillars for sustaining regional security.
Central to the agreement is a joint commitment by Liberia and Guinea to address all outstanding border concerns through diplomatic channels. The move is intended to strengthen bilateral relations while reducing the risk of conflict in border communities.
The discussions also explored practical steps, including improved cross-border cooperation, joint monitoring mechanisms, and the promotion of trade and community engagement to ease long-standing tensions.
Piah emphasized that Liberia remains fully committed to working closely with Guinea to ensure that residents along the border can coexist peacefully, with disputes handled through dialogue and mutual respect.
The agreement signals a broader regional effort to reinforce stability and deepen cooperation across West Africa, where shared borders continue to play a critical role in both security and economic integration.
