Monrovia-October 22, 2025: The Commissioner and Chief Government Officer of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr., has referred to as on international maritime stakeholders to make sure that the shift towards sustainable delivery stays honest, inclusive, and thoughtful of the challenges confronted by growing nations.
Talking on the opening of the North Bund Discussion board in Shanghai on October 19, 2025, Cllr. Lighe recommended China for its “plain management and affect” within the international maritime sector.
He additionally underscored the robust partnership between Liberia and China, strengthened by a Maritime Transport Settlement that encompasses capability constructing, port entry, and mutual recognition of seafarer certifications, amongst different areas.
Whereas expressing Liberia’s full assist for international decarbonization objectives, Lighe harassed that the transition shouldn’t drawback poorer nations.
He warned that many growing international locations lack the infrastructure and sources vital to satisfy inexperienced delivery requirements, saying, “Most of our ports should not prepared for this transition and will face important financial burdens.”
Underneath the discussion board’s theme, “Collaborating for Sustainable World Delivery and Aviation,” the LiMA Commissioner urged nations to unite beneath the Worldwide Maritime Group (IMO) framework to make sure a easy and inclusive transformation that advantages all.
Reaffirming Liberia’s dedication to worldwide cooperation, sustainable progress, and the One China Coverage, Cllr. Lighe concluded, “China stays a steadfast associate, and Liberia appears ahead to strengthening this friendship in pursuit of a good and sustainable maritime future.”
The North Bund Discussion board serves as a premier international platform for maritime dialogue, bringing collectively authorities leaders, business consultants, and students to trade concepts on sustainability, innovation, and financial collaboration in international delivery and aviation.
