Pres. Boakia U.S. Diplomat Discuss Investment

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has received the newly accredited United States Chargé d’Affaires, Kristin Gilmore, at the Executive Mansion.

They subsequently discussed investment, trade, public health, and security cooperation between Liberia and the United States.

During the courtesy visit, Pres. Boakai reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintain peace and stability as well create an enabling environment for stronger relations with Washington.

Madam Gilmore, who previously served in Liberia from 2007 to 2009, expressed enthusiasm about returning to the country. She commended the progress in democratic governance, and its growing participation in international affairs. She described developments in those areas as “impressive.”

On economic cooperation, Madam Gilmore highlighted opportunities for increased American private-sector investment, particularly through initiatives associated with the government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.

She expressed interest in identifying commercial partnerships, and encouraging U.S. companies to explore investment potential.

Public health was another priority discussed during the meeting. Madam Gilmore highlighted opportunities to strengthen cooperation between Liberian and American institutions. She disclosed how she had discussed aspects of the initiative with Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti.

Madam Gilmore also recounted a personal historical connection to Liberia. She explained how her mother received her first communion from Episcopal Bishop of Liberia Dilworth Houston Brown in California during 1960s.

She described her return to Liberia as a privilege, and expressed her desire to deepen the longstanding relationship between the two countries.

The meeting was attended by senior Liberian officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Samuel A. Stevquoah, National Security Advisor Samuel K. Woods II, and the Director General of Cabinet, Nathaniel Kwabo.

Madam Gilmore was accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Robert Newsome, and members of the U.S. Embassy’s political and economic sections, including Tiffany Miller and Jullion Cooper.