MONTSERRADO COUNTY, LIBERIA-President Joseph Boakai has hailed the bilateral relationship between Liberia and China, terming it impactful.
President Boakai said that through this friendship, Liberia has benefited from livelihood opportunities in the areas of education, agriculture, communication, and infrastructure development, among others.
The Liberian Leader said:” These investments by China in Liberia, over the years, have contributed significantly to economic growth and development”.
President Boakai particularly praised Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, for serving as a bridge that connects the two countries.
He was speaking on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Careysburg during the official handover ceremony of over three hundred agricultural machines to Liberia from the Chinese investment.
Meanwhile, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing significantly in the advancement of Liberia’s Agriculture Sector.
The government said such investment is key to boosting food security and production, while improving citizens’ livelihoods.
The Liberian Leader described the bringing in of agricultural equipment to the country as a major step to addressing the country’s growing food challenges.
President Joseph Boakai then called for the proper maintenance of the agricultural equipment to ensure that Liberian farmers benefit directly from the consignment of agricultural machinery.
At the same time, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, said China is fully prepared to boost agricultural development and reduce poverty in Liberia.
According to Ambassador Yin, such commitment is enshrined in the consensus reached between Presidents Xi Jinping and Joseph Boakai at the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing, China.
The Chinese Envoy described agriculture as the foundation of national security and socio-economic development, adding that China will do all it can to ensure that Liberia achieves its full potential.
The Chinese Ambassador thanked the Liberian Government for making agriculture a priority in its national development agenda.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Agriculture, Alexander Nuetah, said the provision of the agricultural machinery signifies the long-existing friendship between Liberia and China.
According to Minister Nuetah, the machines will improve Liberia’s Agriculture Sector, empower women and create more job opportunities for young people.
Dr. Nuetah expressed sincere gratitude to his Chinese counterpart for the machines, while urging farmers to take advantage of the equipment.
Minister Nuetah also called on China to continue supporting Liberia’s development drive, particularly agriculture, to improve the living conditions of Liberians.