Liberia’s Info Minister Jerolinmek Piah says President Joseph Boakai’s current journey to america is prone to generate important home advantages, whilst public issues mount over the worth and implications of the go to.
By Kruah Thompson
Monrovia, July 11, 2025: President Boakai departed Liberia on Monday, July 7, 2025, early within the morning to take part within the Excessive-Degree U.S. African Leaders Summit, hosted on the White Home from July 7 to 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The occasion brings collectively 5 African heads of state, together with these from Liberia, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal, to deepen diplomatic ties, advance shared financial objectives, and improve safety cooperation between america and these choose African nations.
Through the summit, every African chief was allowed to current their nation’s state of affairs to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Nevertheless, President Boakai, in his temporary deal with on Wednesday, referred to as on the U.S. authorities to conduct a geological survey to determine Liberia’s varied mineral assets.
President Trump was attentive, listening to the Liberian president reportedly complimenting Boakai for his robust command of the English language.
The change has sparked blended reactions in Liberia. Some residents expressed disappointment and criticized each presidents, suggesting that Trump’s remarks lacked significant substance, as they referred to as it a mockery of the nation.
Others, nonetheless, praised Boakai’s presentation, arguing it helped place Liberia on the worldwide stage and strengthen worldwide ties.
Talking on the Ministry of Info’s common press briefing on Thursday, July 10, 2025, Minister Piah defended the journey, stating that President Boakai’s inclusion among the many 5 African leaders invited to the summit was important.
“I’m happy to say that our engagements in america transcend the assembly that was held yesterday,” Piah mentioned.
Opposite to public criticism, Minister Piah revealed that the President’s journey generated quite a few advantages for the nation, together with diplomatic engagements, improvement assist for Liberia, and follow-up discussions on the second Millennium Problem Company (MCC) compact.
He defined that the delegation’s engagements prolonged to the U.S. State Division, the Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF), the World Financial institution, and the Millennium Problem Company (MCC), with a deal with Liberia’s eligibility for the second MCC Compact.
Piah acknowledged that the Liberian workforce, led by Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan, used the chance to make clear misunderstandings relating to the MCC Compact, which some believed had been canceled.
“We had been knowledgeable that the second compact is being reviewed, in step with the president’s worldwide engagement technique and coverage place,” he mentioned. “When that evaluate is accomplished, the general public can be knowledgeable of the end result and the subsequent steps.”
Piah added that the engagement on the U.S. State Division allowed Liberia to advocate for sustained American involvement in Africa, notably in Liberia.
He famous that whereas some studies have emphasised financial and commerce diplomacy as the best way ahead, U.S. officers acknowledged the necessity to proceed participating globally and to help nations like Liberia. They’re notably considering understanding the structural frameworks that may information future U.S. involvement in Africa.
Piah additionally highlighted that President Trump was notably impressed that Liberia is a present member of the United Nations Safety Council, emphasizing the necessity for deeper engagement with Liberia’s improvement priorities.
“A number of different engagements are ongoing, and upon the president’s return, the general public can be duly knowledgeable,” he mentioned. “Up to now, the engagement within the U.S. goes effectively and producing optimistic outcomes for the nation.”
In the meantime, President Boakai is anticipated to return to Liberia tomorrow, July 11, 2025.- Edited by Othello B. Garblah
