MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, has pledged China’s full support to Liberia in the fulfillment of its duties as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council.

Ambassador Yin said,” China appreciates Liberia’s active support for the vision of building a community with a shared future, and the global initiatives proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping”.

The Chinese Envoy said China stands ready to strengthen the communication platform and coordination between both nations, while working to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

Ambassador Yin disclosed that as part of this move, Liberia’s Ambassador to China, Dudley Thomas, recently signed the Convention on the Establishment of International Organization Communication on behalf of the Government of Liberia in Beijing.

The Chinese Envoy revealed that as part of strengthening the bilateral relationship between both nations, China has agreed to allow Liberia to establish a Consulate General in Hong Kong.

However, Ambassador Yin Chengwu added that Liberia is expected to receive a batch of agricultural materials.

Meanwhile, the Chinese Ambassador said,” China has implemented its zero-tariff policy with fifty-three African countries, including Liberia, to strengthen diplomatic ties with China”.

Ambassador Yin described the policy as an important step taken by China to implement the outcome of the FOCAC Summit and to voluntarily expand cooperation with Liberia and other African nations.

He further stated that the implementation of the Zero Tariff Policy demonstrates China’s commitment to the principle of sincerity and fair results, with Africa and Liberia being among the first countries to benefit.

Ambassador Yin Chegwu reiterated China’s readiness to work with Liberia to make good use of the policy to facilitate trade between both countries and unleash mutually beneficial cooperation.