10/02/2025
Foreign Minister Nyanti Announces Plans for Consulates in Canada, Australia, and Diaspora Database
By Emmanuel Davis
Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, has disclosed government plans to establish consulates in Canada and Australia, while also developing a database to capture information on Liberians abroad.
She said the initiative responds to long-standing calls from diaspora Liberians for greater diplomatic presence and services, but stressed that such moves will require legislative budgetary support.
“It is good that members of the Legislature are here because they make budgetary appropriations, and we will need their support to make this work,” Minister Nyanti stated.
She noted that limited embassies and capacity gaps have hindered services to Liberians overseas, but assured that government is working gradually to address the challenges.
On the database project, Minister Nyanti explained it will help government identify the skills and interests of diaspora Liberians, enabling ministries and agencies to engage them for national development.
“This move is not just about knowing where Liberians are around the globe, but also about rallying them to contribute back home,” she added.
The Minister further emphasized the need for structured diaspora investment, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to economic diplomacy and closer engagement with Liberians abroad.
