Monrovia-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has known as on the US authorities to ship specialists to Liberia to conduct a complete survey of the nation’s mineral sources as a part of a broader attraction to draw U.S. funding and deepen financial cooperation between the 2 nations.
By Willie Tokpah
Talking throughout a high-level assembly with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and chosen African leaders on Wednesday, July 9, President Boakai emphasisedized Liberia’s potential as a resource-rich nation desirous to strengthen its longstanding ties with the US by significant financial partnerships.
“Liberia has a number of minerals,” President Boakai informed Mr. Trump.
“One of many issues we’ve requested of you, as our long-time pal, is the chance to do a correct survey of our mineral sources. It will assist open the door for better American funding.”
Boakai underscored that Liberia is in search of technical help and personal sector engagement from the U.S. in exploring its pure wealth, together with gold, iron ore, diamonds, and uncommon earth parts, whereas making certain transparency and sustainable improvement.
The Liberian chief used the event to encourage the American enterprise group to discover funding alternatives in Liberia’s mining, vitality, and agriculture sectors, stressing that his administration is dedicated to making a steady and investor-friendly surroundings.
“We want to see extra American corporations coming to Liberia,” he stated.
“We welcome your experience, your capital, and your partnership in serving to Liberia notice its full potential.”
Along with financial cooperation, President Boakai additionally pledged Liberia’s continued dedication to peace and democracy, noting the nation’s report of holding peaceable elections and sustaining stability in a risky West African area.
He expressed appreciation to President Trump for the platform to debate shared priorities and reaffirmed Liberia’s readiness to work with the US on broader problems with peace and safety within the area.
The assembly marks a second in President Boakai’s overseas coverage agenda, as he seeks to reposition Liberia as a dependable companion for American buyers and a strategic participant in regional peacebuilding efforts.
