Monrovia, Liberia – Chinese Ambassador Yin Chengwu has pledged China’s full support to Liberia in the fulfilment of its duties as a non-permanent member on the United Nations Security Council.
Ambassador Yin said China appreciates Liberia’s active support for the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity and the global initiatives proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The Chinese envoy said, “China stands ready to strengthen the communication plate and coordination between both nations whilst working to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the global south”.
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.
Ambassador Yin also added that Liberia is expected to receive a batch of agricultural materials.
Highlighting outcomes of Liberia’s Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti’s visit to Shenzhen, Ambassador Yin said, the engagement marks the third significant exchange between Liberia and Shenzhen in three years, a truly commendable track record.
The Chinese Diplomat emphasized that, during her meeting, Minister Nyanti held talks with the Vice Mayor of Shenzhen and visited relevant enterprises and business associations to further discuss key matters regarding local exchanges and explore cooperation opportunities in fields such as energy, artificial intelligence, and agriculture.
“As these outcomes are progressively implemented, China-Liberia local cooperation will reach new heights”. Ambassador Yin said.
Yin Further stated that Minister Nyanti’s visit to China has further deepened political mutual trust between the two countries and strengthened their coordination on international affairs.
Whilst in China, Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, during talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, stated that “Liberia firmly adheres to the one-China principle, respects China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”, he stated.
Minister Nyanti noted that the one-China principle holds special historic weight as it was codified into law by Liberia’s National Legislature when President Boakai served as President of the Senate.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in turn, stated that China appreciates Liberia’s adherence to the one-China principle, supports Liberia in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, and exploring a development path suited to its national conditions and traditions.
According to Ambassador Yin, its foreign envoy Yi stated that both China and Liberia are Global South countries and members of the UN Security Council, safeguarding multilateralism, which is a shared mission, and protecting the interests of developing countries.
Speaking to reporters, Ambassador Yin said the two foreign ministers had in-depth exchanges of views on the international situation, UN reform, and regional hotspot issues, sending a strong signal of jointly defending multilateralism and the interests of all.
At the same time, Chinese Ambassador Yin Chengwu 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.
The Chinese diplomat 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 are among the first countries to benefit from the policy.
Ambassador Yin reiterated China’s readiness to work with Liberia to make good use of the policy to facilitate trade between both countries and to unleash mutually beneficial cooperation.
By: Grace P. Tarwo