Sara Beysolow Nyanti
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liberia
Her Excellency, Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dean of the Cabinet of the Republic of Liberia, is a
globally respected diplomat, public servant, and international expert with nearly three decades of experience as a development
practitioner, transformational leader and motivational speaker and preacher with experiences in crisis management and humanitarian response.
As Liberia’s Chief Diplomatic Representative, Minister Nyanti currently leads the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a pivotal moment in Liberia’s foreign policy trajectory. She has been instrumental in re-energizing Liberia’s global engagement, most notably by securing
Liberia’s successful election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (2026–2027).
In her role as Dean of the Cabinet, she serves as an advisor to the President of the Republic of Liberia on foreign policy and also helps to shape strategic policy direction and ensure coordination across ministries in the implementation of national priorities.
Minister Nyanti's portfolio includes spearheading Liberia’s economic diplomacy agenda, strengthening bilateral and multilateral partnerships, enhancing the country’s international reputation, and leading key reforms in the foreign service—including the decentralization of passport services and the expansion of Liberia’s diplomatic presence abroad.
