An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde concluded three-day visit to Liberia on Monday, reinforcing India’s global campaign against terrorism and strengthening bilateral ties with the West African nation.
The delegation held meetings with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro-Tempore of the Senate, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The delegation conveyed appreciation for President Boakai’s statement of condolence and condemnation addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. They also acknowledged Liberia’s upcoming tenure as non-permanent member of UNSC for the term 2026-27 and its role from the platform in advancing the fight against terrorism.
The Liberian leadership, in turn, reaffirmed its support for India’s principled response through “Operation Sindoor”, and emphasised the need for unified international efforts to combat terrorism.
In his address to the Liberian Senate, first time by any Indian MP, Shinde spoke about India’s firm stand against cross-border terrorism and underlined the need for international solidarity in confronting the global menace.
The delegation also met Liberian parliamentarians, think tanks, and members of the local media. The Liberian parliamentarians observed a moment of silence in memory of the Pahalgam terror attack victims.
According to the Indian Embassy in Liberia, “The visit not only reflected the enduring friendship between India and Liberia, but also highlighted the two nations’ shared, unwavering stance against terrorism.”
The Liberia visit concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to work together in building a peaceful, secure, and terror-free world.
Apart from Shinde, the delegation included Bansuri Swaraj, Atul Garg, Manan Kumar Mishra, Sasmit Patra, E.T. Mohammed Basheer, S.S. Ahluwalia, and former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy.
