MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Liberia has obtained approximately US$30 million in development assistance from China following high-level diplomatic discussions led by Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti during her official visit to Beijing earlier this year.
The financial commitment was formalized through an agreement signed on October 27, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia. The deal, valued at RMB 200 million, is intended to support development initiatives jointly agreed upon by the Liberian and Chinese governments.
The agreement follows Nyanti’s May 2026 visit to China, where she held discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on strengthening bilateral relations and mobilizing additional support for Liberia’s national development priorities.
At the signing ceremony, Nyanti credited the Chinese leadership for following through on commitments made during the diplomatic discussions, describing the agreement as an indication of the value of sustained international engagement.
She extended appreciation to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Chinese people for their continued partnership with Liberia.
Nyanti said her government remains interested in expanding economic ties with Beijing, particularly in trade, investment and job creation for young people. She also reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to the One-China policy.
The Foreign Minister used the occasion to highlight Liberia’s forthcoming leadership of the United Nations Security Council in December 2026. She called for China’s continued support and invited Wang Yi to participate in a high-level Security Council debate on maritime security scheduled for December 3 in New York. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to chair the meeting.
Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu described the agreement as an important addition to the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
He disclosed that the funding would be used for development projects selected through consultations between both governments, while noting that China is already supporting more than eight ongoing projects across Liberia.
Ambassador Yin also assured Liberia of Beijing’s commitment to strengthening cooperation through diplomatic relations, the United Nations and other multilateral institutions.
The latest financial commitment is expected to further expand Liberia-China development cooperation, particularly as the Boakai administration seeks international partnerships to advance its ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
