IPNews-Monrovia,Liberia-8 June 2018: The Belgium Regent, His Majesty King Philippe has assured President George Manneh Weah that his country will support Liberia’s development agenda with emphasis on Health, Education and Agriculture. The King gave the assurance when he received President Weah in audience today, Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels.
The King cited the historic ties subsisting between Belgium and Liberia as the foundation for strong partnership in the key pillars for growth and development. King Philippe said Belgium will do more in supporting the aspirations of the Liberian people. He said Belgium private sector will also be nudged into investing in several sectors of the Liberian economy.
He thanked President Weah for his strong stance on Gender and Women’s rights and described the Liberian Leader as a shining example of determination, humility and steadfastness.
Responding, President Weah thanked King Philippe for the warm reception accorded the Liberian delegation throughout the visit to Brussels. He reiterated his government’s focus on infrastructure development, education, health, agriculture and youth development. The President urged King Phillipe to lend his influence in promoting Liberia’s Pro-poor Development agenda.
President Weah and delegation has returned home after a successful visit to Belgium.
Meanwhile President George Weah has assured the European Union and other International Partners that every dime invested in Liberia will be accounted for and that projects will be delivered for the benefit of the Liberian people.
The President made the commitment when the Government of Liberia signed a new Economic Cooperation Agreement with the EU, under the theme, “Moving Liberia Forward.”
The signing of the new Economic Cooperation Agreement is a direct dividend of President Weah’s trip to the European Union while participating in this year’s European Development Days (EDD) Summit.
In keeping with the Agreement, the EU has given an initial 27 million Euros towards direct budget support for the 2018/2019 fiscal year.
The Agreement notes that the funds will be made available effective within the shortest possible time as of the signing; and it is the first of many contributions to be made to Liberia under the “Moving Liberia Forward Europe-Liberia Partnership Agreement”.
Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Samuel D. Tweah signed on behalf of the Government of Liberia, while the EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica signed on behalf of the European Union.
The EU is one of Liberia’s dependable partners that have over the years made enormous contributions toward peace, security and the overall development and reconstruction of the country.
