By Laurina B. Lormia
The Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government of Guangdong Province, Qin Weizhong has arrived in Liberia with a high-level delegation on a three-day official visit in the country.
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.
This visit is scheduled to further promote practical cooperation between Liberia and Shenzhen in key areas including economic and trade investment, cultural exchange, and agricultural development.
Mayor Weizhong’s arrival in Liberia 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.
The mayor visit is as a result of Foreign Minister Nyanti’s diplomatic engagements in Asia have focused on deepening strategic partnerships that align with the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).
Minister Nyanti’s 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.
Specific discussions will center on 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 will meet with senior officials of the Government of Liberia, participate in high-level business-to-business dialogues, and visit selected sites of strategic interest for potential investment partnerships.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its appreciation to 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.
This 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.
Shenzhen Mayor Leads High-Level Delegation To Liberia
