Vice President RL, Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung has assured global investors that Liberia is open for business, declaring that the country has shifted “from charity to partnership.”
Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Liberia Investment Conference held at the Ministerial Complex in Monrovia, VP Koung emphasized Liberia’s vast investment potential in mining, agriculture, tourism, energy, and infrastructure.
He noted the country’s rich natural resources, youthful workforce, and growing commitment to reforms as pillars of its readiness for sustainable development. “Investment is not just a financial transaction, it is a long-term partnership for development,” Koung said, adding that Liberia’s strategic location and recent improvements at the Free Port of Monrovia position the nation as a viable trade and logistics hub in West Africa.
Koung hailed the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development as the government’s blueprint for Economic Transformation, focusing on Human capital and a skilled labor force. He applauded NOVA Africa Venture Group for organizing the landmark conference and invited investors to join Liberia’s journey toward shared growth. “In this new Liberia, we seek collaboration, not sympathy; investment, not aid,” Koung declared.
Highlighting Liberia’s recent election to the UN Security Council, he said the achievement signifies global confidence in Liberia’s stability and leadership. As he concluded, the Vice President urged international partners to seize the moment: “The time to invest in Liberia is now. Together, we can build a future that honors our history and uplifts our
