Liberia has intensified diplomatic efforts to advance international maritime security and strengthen global peace initiatives as it prepares to assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in December 2026.
According to a dispatch from the Liberian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Liberia used a recent meeting of the E10 group to outline its priorities and rally support for a major Security Council debate focused on maritime security and the protection of international trade routes.
The E10 coordination meeting, held on October 27, 2026, brought together representatives of current and incoming non-permanent members of the UNSC accredited to Ethiopia. The meeting was hosted by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark and served as a platform for participants to exchange views on pressing international peace and security matters.
Leading Liberia’s delegation was Deputy Chief of Mission Ambassador Robert Sammie, who briefed participants on Liberia’s preparations for its upcoming presidency of the Security Council. He highlighted the country’s planned signature debate on “Maritime Security,” scheduled for December 3, 2026, at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
The discussions also reviewed key outcomes of the recent United Nations Security Council-African Union Peace and Security Council consultative meeting held in New York. Participants examined ongoing developments in Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, while also discussing preparations by incoming Security Council members for their respective terms.
Ambassador Sammie reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to promoting international peace and security through stronger cooperation among nations and multilateral institutions. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding maritime trade routes, which remain critical to global economic stability and development.
The Liberian diplomat further pledged continued collaboration with the African Union and other international partners to advance practical and sustainable solutions to emerging security challenges.
He noted that Liberia’s upcoming Security Council presidency presents an opportunity to elevate discussions on maritime security and strengthen collective efforts aimed at protecting international commerce and maintaining global stability.
Liberia will assume the Security Council presidency at a time when maritime security remains a growing concern for governments and international organizations worldwide.
