By: Princess Kossigba
Monrovia, Liberia- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, is leading members of his government this morning for a working visit to Washington, D.C., the United States of America.
According to a release from the Executive Mansion the high-level Summit is intended to deepen diplomatic ties, advance shared economic goals, and enhance security cooperation between the United States and select African nations.
The Release detailed that, the Liberian leader is one of five African Heads of States invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the African Leaders Summit, hosted at the White House beginning July 7 to 11, 2025.
Other Heads of States attending this Summit include, the Presidents of Gabon, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal.
During the Summit, President Boakai is expected to hold bilateral discussions with President Trump and other senior U.S. officials on a range of critical issues including economic development, governance, security, energy cooperation, and democratic consolidation.
The visit will also focus on reinforcing Liberia’s long-standing partnership with the United States and strengthening new areas of collaboration in health, education, and infrastructure, the release further detailed.
Members of the President high-level delegation of government officials and technical experts, include: Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Augustine Ngafuan, Minister of Finance, Samuel K. Woods, National Security Advisor, Major General Daniel Ziankahn (Rtd.), Military Advisor to the President, Jeff Bilbo, Chairman, National Investment Commission, Nathaniel Kwabo, Director General of the Cabinet, and Bedell Sandi, Special Envoy.
While the President is away, Cllr. Oswald N. Tweh, Minister of Justice, will chair the cabinet in consultation with the Vice President and President via telephone.
The President is expected to return to Liberia following the conclusion of the summit on July 11, 2025.
