On July 28, Ambassador Yin Chengwu attended the offical dedication ceremony of the Gbarnga to Salayea Road Section (81KM) in Lofa County, Liberia, which was constructed by China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO). Liberian President H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah, the Minister of Public Works, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, local officials, international partners, and CHICO representatives also attended the ceremony.
Ambassador Yin said that the completion of the project is of great significance to Liberia’s economic and social development. It reflects the Liberian Government’s commitment to improving people’s well-being and stands as another tangible outcome of the practical cooperation between China and Liberia. Successfully constructed and completed to a high standard by CHICO, the project fully demonstrates the professionalism and strong delivery capability of Chinese enterprises. China will continue to encourage capable Chinese companies to participate in Liberia’s economic development and further deepen practical cooperation between the two countries.
President Boakai expressed appreciation to all partners for their contributions to the project. He noted that the completion of the project will improve transportation in northern Liberia and promote the region’s economic and social development. He reaffirmed the Liberian Government’s commitment to advancing infrastructure development along the Northern Corridor to better serve the country’s development and improve the well-being of its people.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia.
