MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Liberia, and Rwanda have signed a General Cooperation Agreement aimed at enhancing diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.

Deputy Foreign Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration, Dr. Ibrahim Nyei, signed on behalf of Liberia, while the Rwandan Foreign Minister signed on behalf of his country.

The agreement also aims at fostering collaboration in various sectors, including air transport, information communications technology and digitalization, education, e-governance, and health.

Other areas are agriculture, mining, environmental sustainability, trade and investment.

The Foreign Ministry says the agreement underscores a commitment to promoting sustainable and harmonious development based on mutual benefit and sovereign equality.

It added that a joint permanent commission comprising representatives from both countries will be established to oversee the follow-up and implementation of the agreement.

By: Frederick Teegwiah, Jr.