MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow-Nyanti, has held official consultations at the U.S. Department of State with the Senior Bureau Official at the Bureau of African Affairs, Nick Checker.

The January 28, 2026, discussions centered on key multilateral and bilateral priorities, including Liberia’s role as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council, cooperation in economic diplomacy, and migration-related issues.

Both sides exchanged views on strengthening coordination at the UN and advancing shared approaches to peace and security, regional stability, and effective multilateralism.

The meeting also explored prospects for deepening U.S.-Liberia economic cooperation and for expanding the pending United States-Liberia Partnership Dialogue.

Emphasis was placed on leveraging Liberia’s leadership role within the Mano River Union to promote regional integration, trade, and collective responses to shared economic and security challenges.

Migration issues were also discussed, with a focus on continued dialogue and cooperation to address migration in a manner consistent with shared responsibilities and longstanding bilateral ties.

Earlier, Minister Beysolow-Nyanti met with the outgoing Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Will Stevens, for consultations on similar themes related to U.S.-Liberia relations and regional and multilateral cooperation.

Minister Sara Beysolow-Nyanti was accompanied by Dr. Al-Hassa Conteh, Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States.