MONROVIA, LIBERIA — Liberia has secured a RMB 200 million (approximately US$30 million) development grant from the Government of China following Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti’s official diplomatic visit to Beijing in May 2026.
The grant agreement was formally signed on October 27, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia, marking a significant outcome of discussions between Liberian and Chinese officials aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and mobilizing development support for Liberia.
Minister Nyanti’s May visit, which was undertaken at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, focused on expanding cooperation between the two countries, particularly in areas aligned with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Nyanti expressed gratitude to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and the Chinese government for fulfilling commitments discussed during her engagement in Beijing.
She described the agreement as evidence that diplomatic discussions can produce practical results, emphasizing the importance of international partnerships that translate political commitments into development opportunities for citizens.
The Foreign Minister also reiterated Liberia’s adherence to the One-China policy and called for stronger economic relations through expanded bilateral trade, increased Chinese investment and employment opportunities, particularly for young Liberians.
Nyanti further highlighted Liberia’s upcoming Presidency of the United Nations Security Council in December 2026, seeking China’s continued cooperation during the country’s tenure.
As part of the diplomatic engagement, she invited Foreign Minister Wang Yi to attend a high-level debate on maritime security scheduled for December 3, 2026, in New York, which will be chaired by President Boakai.
For his part, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu welcomed the signing, describing the financial assistance as another indication of Beijing’s commitment to supporting Liberia’s development priorities.
Ambassador Yin explained that the grant would be directed toward projects jointly selected by the two governments. He also pointed to more than eight Chinese-supported development projects currently underway in Liberia.
He reaffirmed China’s willingness to broaden cooperation with Liberia through bilateral engagements and collaboration within the United Nations and other international platforms.
The US$30 million agreement adds to ongoing development cooperation between the two countries and highlights the role of diplomatic engagement in securing external support for Liberia’s economic and infrastructure priorities.
