President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has departed Liberia for Washington, D.C., on a special invitation from United States President Donald J. Trump.
The visit, scheduled for July 9–11, 2025, brings together five African Heads of State to engage in strategic discussions with the U.S. President.
The expected high-level talks will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation, with key emphasis on economic growth and security.
President Boakai traveled on a commercial flight, ASKY airlines, accompanied by a small, focused delegation that suggests the President’s commitment to efficiency and responsible governance.
Four other African leaders joining President Boakai at the U.S.-Africa dialogue are:
- H.E. Bassirou Diomaye Faye – President of Senegal
- H.E. Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló – President of Guinea-Bissau
- H.E. Mohamed Ould Ghazouani – President of Mauritania
4) H.E. Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon
President Boakai’s participation in this important forum reflects Liberia’s growing voice on global issues and its strategic partnership with the United States.
Those accompanying the President to the U. S. include:
• H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Hon. Augustine Ngafuan, Minister of Finance
• Hon. Samuel K. Woods II, National Security Advisor
• Major General Daniel Ziankahn (Rtd.), Military Advisor to the President
• Hon. Jeff Bilbo, Chairman, National Investment Commission
• Hon. Nathaniel Kwabo, Director General of the Cabinet
• Hon. Bedell Sandi, Special Envoy
The President’s teams on protocol, communications, security are also part of the visit.
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.
