The Government of the Republic of Liberia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China have signed a 100 Million Renminbi (RMB) Development Cooperation Agreement, reaffirming their shared commitment to deepening bilateral relations and advancing Liberia’s national development priorities.
The agreement was signed on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia. It aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries through the implementation of jointly agreed development projects designed to promote peace, stability, prosperity, and sustainable development in Liberia.
Signing on behalf of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Yin Chengwu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Liberia, expressed strong satisfaction with the agreement and underscored its strategic importance to the evolving China–Liberia partnership.
“It gives me great pleasure to attend today’s signing ceremony of the Agreement on Development Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Liberia,” Ambassador Yin stated. “This is another important agreement between our two countries in the field of development cooperation, following the agreement we signed here last March.”
Ambassador Yin explained that the new agreement will be aligned with Liberia’s national development frameworks, including President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, and will prioritize projects that benefit ordinary citizens, strengthen development foundations, and create long-term value. He expressed confidence that the agreement would inject new momentum into Liberia’s development efforts and improve the livelihood of the Liberian people.
Signing on behalf of the Government of Liberia, H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, conveyed the profound gratitude of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., and the people of Liberia to the Government and people of China for their continued partnership and support.
Foreign Minister Nyanti described the agreement as both timely and essential, emphasizing its significance in strengthening existing ties and accelerating Liberia’s economic and social development.
“Today’s signing ceremony transcends formality,” Minister Nyanti stated. “It is a powerful reaffirmation of a relationship built not merely on agreements, but on enduring principles, mutual respect, sovereign equality, non-interference, and a shared resolve to pursue development, peace, and prosperity for our peoples.”
“The development cooperation agreement, which we are privileged to conclude today, provides gratuitous assistance of one hundred million RMB and stands as a compelling testament to China’s unwavering commitment to Liberia’s development aspirations,” she said.
Foreign Minister Nyanti noted that Liberia deeply values China’s development philosophy, one that places people at the center of progress and emphasizes practical, impactful, and results-oriented initiatives. She pledged Liberia’s full commitment to ensuring the effective implementation of the agreement for the benefit of the Liberian people.
The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and representatives of both governments, reflecting the importance attached to the growing strategic partnership between Liberia and the People’s Republic of China.
