Liberia and China, the world’s second biggest economy have signed an economic and technical cooperation agreement, a statement to APA disclosed on Monday.
Signing the deal in Monrovia on Friday were Chinese ambassador Yin Chengwu and Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Liberia’s foreign affairs minister.
Ambassador Yin Chengwu said the agreement embodies China’s steadfast commitment to implementing the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit and that it marks a determined step in realising the consensus between the two heads of state.
He noted that China stands ready to work hand in hand with Liberia to ensure the agreement’s effective implementation, thereby advancing practical bilateral cooperation.
Minister Nyanti conveyed gratitude to the Chinese government for its strong support, emphasising that the implementation of the agreement will bolster Liberia’s ARREST Agenda.
According to the minister, Liberia is willing to utilise this agreement as a platform to strengthen practical cooperation with China across multiple domains, including development priorities, economic and trade cooperation, and investment.
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