New York

19 November 2023

 Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Liberia 

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

The Secretary-General commends the Government and people of Liberia for the 2023 presidential and legislative elections, which took place in a calm and peaceful manner. These were the first general elections since the closing of the United Nations Mission in Liberia in 2018. 

The Secretary‑General also salutes the efforts of the national, regional, and international electoral observation missions. 

The Secretary‑General reaffirms the continued support of the United Nations to the people of Liberia in their efforts to consolidate peace, democracy, and sustainable development.