The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), has announced Liberia’s appointment to the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), has announced Liberia’s appointment to the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters.

Mr. Darlingston Y. Talery, a veteran tax policy specialist, former Commissioner for Domestic Tax at the LRA, and current head of the Department of Domestic Resource Mobilization at the ECOWAS Commission, will represent Liberia on the 25-member Committee.
Members, appointed by the UN Secretary-General for four-year terms ending June 30, 2029, were selected from 58 global nominations.

“The inclusion of Liberia in this globally significant committee sends a clear message about the capacity, credibility, and growing influence of Liberia’s public institutions,” said H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs. “This appointment not only recognizes the professional excellence of Mr. Talery but also positions Liberia as an active contributor to the global conversation on fair and inclusive tax systems.”

Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority, James Dorbor Jallah, added:
“Mr. Talery’s appointment is a proud moment for our institution.
It is the result of years of investment in capacity-building and policy innovation. Liberia is ready to contribute meaningfully to international tax cooperation and bring home the benefits of fair global tax practices.”

The Committee, established by ECOSOC under Resolution 2004/69 and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, works to strengthen global tax transparency, combat illicit financial flows, and improve international tax rules.
Liberia’s participation will help highlight the perspectives of African nations, particularly those in fragile and post-conflict contexts.

Liberia now joins a diverse list of countries on the Committee, including Nigeria, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, France, India, China, Belgium, Brazil, and Australia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the LRA said the appointment supports the government’s drive to increase Liberian representation in international institutions, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to advancing equitable global financial systems.