27/08/2026
MARYLAND COUNTY SENATOR MEETS EMBASSY OFFICIALS AND ENGAGES LIBERIAN COMMUNITY IN FRANCE
Paris, France – August 27, 2026: Senator James P. Biney, Senator of Maryland County, Republic of Liberia, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Executive and Ranking Member of the Liberian Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, today visited the Embassy of Liberia in Paris, where he was received by H.E. Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the French Republic, along with members of the Embassy’s diplomatic staff.
During the engagement, Senator Biney interacted with Ambassador Yorlay and the diplomatic staff and expressed appreciation for their continued service to the country. He thanked them for the sacrifices they make in representing and serving Liberia abroad, particularly in the face of the various challenges associated with diplomatic service.
Senator Biney commended Ambassador Yorlay and the diplomatic staff for their dedication, resilience, and commitment to duty, noting that their work remains essential to advancing Liberia’s diplomatic interests, providing services to Liberian citizens, and strengthening the country’s relations with France and other countries of accreditation. He encouraged the Mission to remain steadfast in its service to the nation.
Following his engagement at the Embassy, Senator Biney met with the leadership of the Federation of Liberian Associations in France as part of his outreach to the Liberian community and efforts to better understand the priorities and concerns of Liberians residing in France and across Europe.
During the meeting, the Federation’s leadership outlined the organization’s vision, priorities, and ongoing efforts to strengthen unity, cooperation, and community development among Liberians residing in France. The leadership also briefed Senator Biney on preparations for the upcoming Liberian Independence Day celebrations in Europe under the European Federation of Liberian Associations (EFLA), highlighting the importance of the annual gathering in promoting Liberian culture, national identity, diaspora solidarity, and stronger connections with the homeland.
The Federation further raised the need for greater Government attention and sustained engagement with Liberian diaspora organizations across Europe. Discussions emphasized the important role the European diaspora can play in Liberia’s national development through investment, knowledge and skills transfer, advocacy, tourism promotion, and other forms of constructive engagement.
Senator Biney welcomed the exchange and acknowledged the important contributions of Liberians living abroad to the country’s development. He emphasized the value of maintaining stronger channels of communication between the Government of Liberia and organized diaspora communities, particularly in Europe, and encouraged the Federation to continue working collaboratively to advance the interests and welfare of Liberians in France.
Senator Biney’s engagements with the Embassy and the Liberian community concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening Liberia’s diplomatic service, deepening Government–Diaspora relations, and ensuring that the concerns, aspirations, and contributions of Liberians in Europe continue to form an important part of Liberia’s broader national development agenda.