Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco recently engaged in high-level discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and enhancing the capacity-building efforts for journalists and media professionals in Liberia.
The meeting took place on Friday at the Moroccan Embassy in Sinkor, Monrovia, and was attended by key representatives from both institutions. This gathering followed a series of constructive engagements between the leadership of the PUL and the Moroccan Embassy, led by Mr. Lahoucine Rahmouni, the Chargé d’Affaires. These discussions highlighted a shared commitment to improving media infrastructure and promoting professional development.
During the meeting, Mr. Rahmouni informed the PUL delegation about various bilateral and investment initiatives currently underway or being planned by the Moroccan Government in Liberia. These initiatives cover multiple sectors, including agriculture, energy, trade, education, training, and digital empowerment, reflecting Morocco’s broader vision of South–South cooperation and African solidarity.
In his remarks, PUL President Julius Kanubah expressed gratitude to Mr. Rahmouni for the ongoing constructive dialogue with the PUL, including the Embassy’s active participation in the recent 61st anniversary celebrations of the Press Union of Liberia. He emphasized the importance of sustained engagement with Liberia’s media sector.
Mr. Kanubah also called for Morocco’s partnership and support in addressing the technical, training, and institutional capacity gaps facing the Liberian media, particularly in areas such as digital innovation, professional development, and media resilience.
He noted the critical role that Liberia’s media plays in strengthening democracy and accountability, while also acknowledging the real challenges it faces in keeping pace with global media transformation.
The PUL President pointed out that Morocco’s experience in digital innovation and training presents a valuable opportunity for partnership and mutual growth.
In response, Mr. Rahmouni reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to supporting Liberia’s national development priorities under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, which includes advancing media professionalism and freedom of expression.
These discussions represent a promising step toward developing a strategic partnership between the Press Union of Liberia and the Kingdom of Morocco, with the goal of promoting professional journalism and sustainable media development in Liberia.
Attending the meeting alongside the PUL delegation were Mr. Hossain Asrouti, Counselor of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Liberia; Ms. Estelle Liberty, Chairperson of the Anniversary and Resource Mobilization Committee of the PUL; and Mr. Edwin Clarke, Technical Advisor of the Anniversary and Resource Mobilization Committee of the PUL. the PUL.
