A fourteen member Chinese delegation led by the Mayor of Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government of Guangdong Province, Qin Weizhong has arrived in the country.
The high-level Chinese visit followed a fruitful diplomatic engagement by Foreign Minister Sara Nyanti, a release said.
Shenzhen City is one of China’s most dynamic economic hubs.
Among other things, the three days official visit by the Chinese is scheduled to further promote practical cooperation between Liberia and Shenzhen in key areas of economic and trade investment, cultural exchange and agricultural development.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit comes as a direct outcome of the successful China-Liberia Trade and Investment Forum held in Shenzhen in September, 2024, on the margins of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
The forum was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through a delegation of its Embassy in Beijing headed by Ambassador D. Mckinley Thomas.
During her recent visit, Foreign Minister Nyanti’s diplomatic engagements in Asia focused on deepening strategic partnerships that align with the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).
The Dean of the Cabinet visit to China last year paved the way for discussions on increased collaboration in key sectors, leading to commitments from various Chinese municipalities, including Shenzhen, one of China’s most dynamic economic hubs.
At the same time, the visit by Mayor Qin and his delegation underscores the growing momentum in Liberia-China relations and is expected to set the stage for several bilateral cooperation, which focused on trade, agriculture and cultural collaboration.
Moreover, specific discussions will center around investment opportunities in Liberia’s agro-processing sector, infrastructure development, and skills exchange programs, particularly in the areas of youth innovation and entrepreneurship.
While in Liberia, the delegation met with senior officials of the government, participate in high-level business-to-business dialogues, and visited selected sites of strategic interest for potential investment partnerships.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further indicated that the historic visit by the Mayor of Shenzhen and his delegation signals a new chapter in Liberia’s diplomatic and economic relations with the People’s Republic of China.
Meanwhile, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs appreciated the Government and People of the People’s Republic of China for their continued bilateral cooperation and looks forward to a successful and impactful visit.