Belgium – His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to France, and Honorable Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr., Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, are representing Liberia on the third Annual Meeting of the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) in Brussels, Belgium.
The Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) is a distinguished world group dedicated to fostering political cooperation, upholding ethics in governance, and championing social, environmental, and financial justice. The annual assembly convenes political leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders worldwide to deliberate on urgent world challenges and pathways towards sustainable political renewal.
Addressing a high-level viewers of state officers, parliamentarians, worldwide group representatives, and civil society actors, Vice President Koung conveyed greetings on behalf of His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. and emphasised Liberia’s unwavering dedication to the rules of democracy, transparency, and inclusive governance.
“We cannot call for political renewal without trust. Trust is the cornerstone of democracy and good governance. When citizens lose faith in institutions and leaders’ ability to address their socio-economic needs, the social contract of governance is severely weakened,” Vice President Koung said.
Highlighting the necessity for accountable management and civic engagement, Vice President Koung underscored the transformative function of expertise in governance. He advocated for the empowerment of youth to actively take part in shaping insurance policies, reinforcing the concept that democracy is a steady effort quite than an inherited system.
“Our call for political renewal must embrace civic technology, which can make government services more accessible and responsive to citizens’ needs. Governance must not only serve the people; it must also involve their full participation in policy discussions that provide sustainable solutions to the challenges we face,” he added.
Throughout the convention, discussions centered on a number of key pillars of political renewal, together with world peace promotion via diplomacy, moral governance, equitable financial growth, human rights advocacy, and research-driven policymaking. The Vice President reiterated Liberia’s dedication to fostering worldwide cooperation in tackling local weather change, financial inequality, and safety threats.
In concluding his tackle, Vice President Koung known as on world leaders to take decisive actions past rhetoric, urging them to implement insurance policies that advance good governance and socio-political renewal.
“As we leave this meeting, let us not simply talk about political renewal—let us embody it. We must take this conversation into parliaments, communities, and digital spaces where the future of governance is being shaped, he urged. Political renewal is not a destination; it is a continuous journey. Today, in this room, that journey must be accelerated.”
Liberia’s delegation, led by Vice President Koung reaffirmed the nation’s steadfast dedication to strengthening democratic establishments, guaranteeing moral management, and advancing Liberia’s function as a champion of world political renewal.