Monrovia – Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has called for renewed global commitment to fairness, multilateralism, and respect for international law during a high-level debate at the United Nations Security Council in New York.
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com
Speaking at the Open Debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter through Effective Multilateralism,” Minister Nyanti praised the People’s Republic of China for convening what she described as a timely and important discussion amid growing global instability and geopolitical tensions.
In her address delivered on behalf of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, Nyanti emphasized that Liberia, as one of the founding members of the United Nations, remains committed to the principles of the UN Charter and believes no nation should use unilateral power to dominate others.
“Today, that covenant is under strain,” Nyanti warned, citing the rise of division, selective application of international rules, and growing distrust among nations. She stressed that the credibility of the international system depends on the consistent and impartial application of laws and principles.
The Liberian Foreign Minister reflected on Liberia’s own experience with conflict and recovery, noting that the country understands firsthand the devastating consequences of failed institutions and instability.
“Liberia knows the value of a united and decisive Council,” she said, recalling the role of the international community in supporting Liberia’s peace process, rebuilding institutions, and restoring democratic governance after years of civil war.
Nyanti argued that the maintenance of international peace and security should not be reserved for powerful nations alone but must benefit all countries equally, regardless of size or influence.
She further criticized what she described as selective multilateralism, where international rules are enforced differently depending on political convenience. According to her, such inconsistency weakens trust in global institutions and undermines the very foundation of the UN Charter.
The Foreign Minister also highlighted key global challenges threatening peace and security, including poverty, inequality, exclusion, and the mismanagement of natural resources. She said these issues must be addressed collectively through stronger international cooperation.
Liberia’s statement comes at a time of heightened international tensions, with ongoing conflicts and geopolitical rivalries testing the effectiveness of global institutions, particularly the United Nations Security Council.
Nyanti concluded by urging member states to recommit themselves to the principles of dialogue, equality among nations, and collective responsibility in addressing global crises.
“The Charter is not merely a historical document,” she said. “It is a living promise to humanity that peace, justice, and cooperation must remain at the center of international relations.”
