By Bill Cooper
The Liberian Senate has expressed its gratitude and commended the People’s Republic of China for the cordial bilateral relationship and the many developmental initiatives carried on in the country.
The Senate also thanked the Chinese Government for the many tangible projects it continues to implement across Africa, which impacts are being felt by Liberia and other nationals all across the continent.
According to a Senate press release, the statement was made by Senate Pro-tempore, Albert Chie yesterday, on behalf of the Liberian Senate, when outgoing Chinese Ambassador, Ren Yisheng bade him farewell following a little over two years of service as Chinese Ambassador to Liberia.
According to Pro-temp Chie, Liberia has and will continue to maintain the one China Policy as the country recognizes the People’s Republic of China as the sole Representative of all Chinese people.
The Senate Pro-Temp also used the occasion to thank the President of China, XI Jinping, and expressed the hope that his election recently at the 20th National Congress of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China as Secretary General, will boost his resolve to fully cooperate with Africa for what he calls a win-win for the African and Chinese people.
He recounted the benefit of scholarships and equipment from China to the Liberian people during the tenure of the outgoing Ambassador.
Speaking earlier, the outgoing Chinese Ambassador, Ren Yisheng asserted that he enjoyed working and living in Liberia with the President Pro-tempore and members of the Liberian Senate, and also extolled the Liberian government for its cooperation and commitment to the ONE CHINA POLICY.
The outgoing Chinese Ambassador also used the occasion to disclose that two Chinese Mining Companies including China Union and Bao-CHICO are expected to begin iron ore production in Liberia this year.
The production, according to him is expected to increase by 150 percent, bringing it from 1 million tons to 2.5 million tons a year, and at the same time informed the Senate that the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), will benefit from the construction of a new building, for the purpose of Administration and Broadcasting while a high power delegation from the Agriculture, Science and Technological Cooperation are expected in the country shortly.
Meanwhile, the Liberian Senate during the occasion also presented a certificate of honor to the outgoing Chinese Ambassador Ren Yisheng for his many contributions to the growth and development of the country.
