Paris, France – A General Cooperation Agreement, which renews and strengthens the framework of cooperation between the two countries across several sectors, was signed by the governments of Liberia and the French Republic, reaffirming their long-standing partnership.
On the morning of October 30, 2025, the signing ceremony was held at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris. The occasion marked a critical turning point in the two nations’ long-standing relationship and was a part of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s official visit to France.
The agreement was signed by Her Excellency Éléonore Caroit, Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, who is in charge of Francophony, International Partnerships, and French Nationals Abroad, and Her Excellency Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of Liberia. The signing demonstrates the shared commitment of the two governments to strengthening their bilateral cooperation and opening up new partnership opportunities that complement France’s strategic engagement in Africa and Liberia’s development goals.
Education, agriculture, the environment, health, youth empowerment, sports development, climate change, renewable energy, forestry and biodiversity, water and sanitation, and many more areas are covered by the recently signed General Cooperation Agreement. It acts as a guide for improved cooperation meant to promote sustainable development, build institutional capability, and raise the standard of living for both countries’ citizens.
At the occasion, Minister Nyanti conveyed Liberia’s sincere gratitude to the French government and people for their enduring support and engagement with Liberia’s post-conflict recovery, development, and capacity building program. She emphasized that the updated cooperation agreement marks the beginning of a new phase of collaboration built on respect for one another, common ideals, and an optimistic outlook on the world’s problems.
Minister Nyanti also thanked France for helping Liberia win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2026–2027 period. She noted that the close ties of friendship and trust between the two countries are reflected in France’s support and ongoing participation.
Under President Boakai’s direction, Liberia’s renewed partnership with France comes at a pivotal point in the country’s national reform plan, Minister Nyanti emphasized. The deal, she said, is in line with Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, which places a high priority on roads, agriculture, schools, sanitation, tourism, and the rule of law. Partnerships like this one with France, she stated, will help open doors for innovation, investment, and institutional development.
Minister Éléonore Caroit responded by restating the French Government’s steadfast support for Liberia throughout its term on the UN Security Council and expressing confidence that Liberia’s leadership and voice will make significant contributions to international peace, stability, and multilateral cooperation. She noted that France’s global vision for partnership and shared prosperity is strongly aligned with Liberia’s dedication to sustainable development, regional peacebuilding, and diplomacy.
The two ministers discussed the long-standing connections between France and Liberia, which stretch back to their early diplomatic exchanges and a wide range of collaborative projects in fields including government, education, and cross-cultural exchange. They reaffirmed shared interest of their governments in working on initiatives that support human development, encourage good governance, and tackle the global issues of social inclusion and climate change.
The two ministers also discussed important global concerns and reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, democracy, multilateralism, and climate action as Liberia gets ready to take over its place on the UN Security Council in January 2026. They emphasized the value of teamwork in tackling the world’s most urgent issues, such as gender equality, conflict avoidance, and sustainable resource management.
At the end of the talks, both sides reaffirmed their common goal of fostering closer ties and collaboration between France and Liberia. In order to track the new framework agreement’s execution and find new areas of shared interest, particularly in the fields of youth empowerment, cultural diplomacy, and the green economy, they decided to have regular discussions.
The resurgence of Franco-Liberian relations is demonstrated by this rekindled relationship. It also shows how committed both countries are to addressing regional and global issues together and strengthening their bilateral connections for the sake of their respective populations.
