Monrovia — Liberia’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Amara Soko Sackor, on Tuesday led a Saudi delegation into high-level talks with the Ministry of Youth and Sports activities, securing a proposed US$25 million funding geared toward reworking the nation’s sports activities infrastructure.
The assembly, held on the Ministry of Youth and Sports activities in Monrovia, is a part of Ambassador Sackor’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to translate Liberia–Saudi Arabia relations into tangible improvement outcomes.
The proposed funding package deal contains the renovation of the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports activities Complicated and the development of a contemporary stadium at Tower Hill alongside the Roberts Worldwide Airport (RIA) Freeway in Margibi County.
Deputy Youth and Sports activities Minister G. Andy Quamie and Assistant Minister Marvee Grey welcomed Ambassador Sackor and the Saudi delegation, outlining the federal government’s priorities for upgrading sports activities services throughout the nation.
In the course of the discussions, Ambassador Sackor defined that the proposed assist aligns with a broader framework settlement between FIFA and the Saudi Fund for Improvement (SFD), which focuses on establishing and upgrading sports activities services in growing international locations.
He famous that, as a part of the method, the Authorities of Liberia will undertake a feasibility examine to find out whether or not a full renovation of current services or the development of a brand new fashionable stadium could be essentially the most viable possibility.
Ambassador Sackor reaffirmed his dedication to leveraging strategic partnerships that ship lasting infrastructure and alternatives for Liberia’s youth. He emphasised that strengthening sports activities services goes past competitors, describing it as a pathway to youth empowerment, expertise improvement, and fostering nationwide delight.
Officers of the Ministry of Youth and Sports activities expressed appreciation to Ambassador Sackor and the Saudi delegation for advancing discussions that might considerably reshape Liberia’s sports activities panorama.
