Liberian Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung faces protocol scrutiny in Brussels

Liberian Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung is at the center of a controversy regarding diplomatic protocol and security at Brussels Airport. While traveling as part of an official delegation, Koung utilized the standard passenger route rather than the designated VIP facilities available to senior officials.

Koung explained his decision to use the regular route, stating he wanted to visit duty-free stores to purchase items for his daughter. He also addressed rumors regarding security screenings, asserting that “no shoes, no jacket was removed.”

The incident has raised questions regarding the coordination between the Liberian delegation and Belgian authorities. Belgium’s Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs maintains formal systems for notifying and receiving foreign dignitaries to ensure appropriate security and protection measures are in place.