-At World Expo
OSAKA, Japan – In a moment of significant national pride, Ambassador, Queen Juli Endee, has etched the country’s name into the history books of the 2025 World Expo, securing a platform reserved for the world’s most influential female leaders.
Ambassador Endee was a featured figure at the Expo’s Women’s Pavilion, themed “Empowering the Future,” making Liberia the sole African nation represented at the prestigious forum. Her participation served as a powerful symbol of the nation’s resilience and the vital role of Liberian women on the global stage.
The event capped a series of diplomatic and cultural triumphs for Liberia in Osaka. Just ahead of the country’s National Day celebrations, Liberia hosted the International Women’s Forum at the same pavilion—a strategic move that amplified its narrative.
“The impact of this gathering was profound,” a Liberian delegation statement noted. “It created a platform for women leaders to engage with their counterparts from around the world, exchanging ideas on innovation, entrepreneurship, peacebuilding, and economic diplomacy.”
The forum explicitly tied the success of Liberian women to the national agenda, highlighting how they are “central to advancing the ARREST Agenda of His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai.”
Beyond high-level forums, Liberia’s presence was felt through cultural initiatives. The delegation worked with the Jellyfish Pavilion, using music concerts to showcase women’s strength, while exhibition content educated international visitors on the crucial role of women in Liberia’s peacebuilding and economic growth.
The commitment to showcasing female leadership was further cemented during Liberia’s National Day, where the Minister of Foreign Affairs—a woman appointed by President Boakai—led the delegation. “This decision demonstrated not only the trust placed in women but also the power and responsibility they carry,” the delegation stated.
Back home, supporters hailed Ambassador Endee’s achievements. They described her as a “true daughter of the soil,” with many observers noting that her merit-based appointment is a model that should be emulated.
“Her presence at the Expo positions Liberia to attract new global partnerships and opportunities,” one observer noted, emphasizing that competence and integrity, not connections, led to this diplomatic success.
The Expo’s ripple effects even extended to its host country. The Liberian delegation reported observing “an encouraging openness to women’s participation and leadership” within the Expo’s own organization, citing the Women’s Pavilion and visible female leaders as signs that Japan is advancing its own commitment to gender equality—a core component of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
For Liberia, the Expo was more than a presentation; it was a proclamation. Through strategic diplomacy and cultural ambassadorship, the nation successfully positioned itself as a rising player on the world stage, led by the strength and resilience of its women.
