- At High-Level Meeting
Washington, D.C. – As part of Liberia’s President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s U.S. visit, the Liberian leader and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau pledged to deepen economic and strategic cooperation during a high-level meeting in Washington on Thursday.
The discussions focused on expanding U.S.-Liberia collaboration in mining, infrastructure, and small business development, with both leaders emphasizing the role of private sector investment in driving job creation and inclusive growth in Liberia.
Deputy Secretary Landau commended Liberia’s economic reforms and highlighted the recent Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) with Ivanhoe Liberia Ltd., which opens multi-user access to Liberia’s critical rail corridor. Landau called the deal a “pivotal step toward sustainable infrastructure and regional growth.”
President Boakai reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to fostering a transparent and investor-friendly environment, positioning the country as a key trade and investment hub in West Africa.
“The United States remains our most trusted partner, and this engagement reflects our shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and democratic governance,”Boakai stated.
The leaders also discussed Liberia’s upcoming non-permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council (2026–2027), pledging close coordination on global issues, including peacekeeping, regional stability, and the rule of law. Boakai expressed gratitude for the U.S.’s historic partnership with Liberia and stressed the importance of sustained high-level dialogue to advance mutual priorities.
The meeting followed President Boakai’s participation in the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit at the White House, where he joined four other African heads of state in a closed-door session with then-President Donald J. Trump. The summit reinforced Liberia’s role as a key U.S. ally and set the stage for enhanced bilateral engagement.
