By Omaska A Jallah

Monrovia Aug.14, 2019- In an effort to complete the construction of the 14 Military Hospital, the Government of Liberia, through the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Indian Ambassador accredited to Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea and Liberia, have grant agreement of US$2m for the completion of the 14 Military Hospital.

The scene at the Edward Binyah Kesseley Barracks near Schiefflin, Margibi County in March of this year, was one of jubilant site, characterized by a military demonstration drill when President George Weah performed the historic groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a 200-bedroom military hospital.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, the President expressed strong conviction that the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) can play a major role in uniting and building a more peaceful and prosperous Liberia, as well as make a significant contribution to regional peace and stability, an Executive Mansion release said.
It can be recalled that on February 11 of this year, while addressing AFL servicemen and women during the 61st Anniversary of the Armed Forces of Liberia, President Weah promised to construct a 200-bedroom military hospital for use by military and Para-military personnel.

But speaking during the signing ceremony at the Foreign Affairs yesterday, August 13, 2019, the Indian Ambassador, Sailas THANGAL reemphasized his government’s commitment in working with Liberia to enhance the corporation in helping to build every sectors of Liberia.
According to Ambassador THANGAL, he is particularly excited for the completion of the 14 Military Hospital, noting that the hospital will serve the serviceable men and women in arm to improve their health status.
At the same time, the Indian envoy has disclosed that his government will soon make available 50 vehicles for the Liberia, including 45 new buses for public transport and 5 trucks for the military.
Though he was not exact about their arrival date of the vehicles, but Ambassador THANGGAL assured that his government is committed to its promised.
In a related development, the Indian Ambassador said his government is also committed to the construction of the promised, Mahatma Gandhi conference hall on the Mahatma Gandhi Island, previously known as the Bali Island.

For his part, Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Gbehzohngar Findley on behalf of President George Weah extended the government’s thanks and appreciation to the Indian government, through its Ambassador for the grant.
Minister Findley said the US$2m for the completion of the military hospital is a manifestation of the Indian government’s commitment to improve the lives of the ordinary Liberians.
Attending the signing ceremony was the Minister of Defense, Daniel Ziankahn and other government officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense.