Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti in Washington, D.C. on October 16 to discuss ways to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Liberia. The talks focused on expanding U.S. commercial involvement in Liberia, particularly in the critical minerals sector, with the goal of supporting job creation and economic growth in both countries.
During the meeting, Secretary Rubio acknowledged the work of the Millennium Challenge Corporation in supporting infrastructure projects in Liberia that align with U.S. interests. The officials also addressed the issue of migration, discussing how the United States and Liberia can collaborate more closely to address challenges related to migration.
Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated, "Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti in Washington, D.C. yesterday to discuss deepening U.S.-Liberia bilateral relations and expanding U.S. commercial engagement in Liberia. The meeting explored avenues for expanding U.S. participation in Liberia’s critical minerals sector with the aim of creating jobs and economic growth in both the United States and Liberia. The Secretary praised the ongoing efforts of the Millennium Challenge Corporation to develop U.S.-friendly infrastructure projects. The two also discussed the shared challenge migration poses and how both countries can work closer together on this issue."
