By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| Contributing Writer
Monrovia, Liberia |June 1, 2026 | Liberia used its first major address during its 2026-2027 term on the United Nations Security Council to share its experience in peacebuilding and national recovery.
Speaking at a UN Security Council debate in New York, Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti highlighted the importance of creating stronger systems that reflect today’s global realities.
Drawing from Liberia’s own journey after years of conflict, Nyanti said lasting peace requires commitment and long-term planning.
“Peace does not come from silence of the guns alone. It comes from choices, choices made early, deliberately, and sustained over time,” she said.
She explained that countries that have experienced conflict can offer valuable lessons on reconciliation, stability, and rebuilding communities.
Liberia began its two-year term on the Security Council on January 1, 2026. The country’s return to the Council comes more than two decades after the end of its civil war.
Nyanti said Liberia hopes to contribute ideas that support peace, security, and cooperation among nations facing modern challenges.
She emphasized the need for institutions to evolve with changing times.
“We need models that reflect the post-World War II context and adapt them to today’s realities,” she said.
Liberia’s priorities during its Council term include supporting women and youth in peacebuilding efforts, improving peacekeeping operations, and addressing the links between climate issues, natural resources, and conflict.
The minister said Liberia’s experience has shaped its commitment to helping strengthen global peace and stability.
As Liberia continues its work on the Security Council, the country says it will use its voice to promote cooperation, peace-building, and solutions that help communities grow stronger and more resilient.
“Our aspiration is not just to sit at the table but to bring meaningful perspectives rooted in Liberia’s own history of peacebuilding, resilience, and reconciliation to discussions that shape global stability,” she said.
