The Chinese Embassy in Liberia hosted a New Year’s Eve reception on December 30, celebrating the deepening strategic partnership between China and Liberia, as well as their shared achievements in 2025. The event, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together over 60 participants, including senior Liberian government officials and Chinese diplomats.
Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, praised the significant progress made in China-Liberia relations in 2025, describing the year as one of “robust growth” and strengthened mutual trust under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. Ambassador Yin expressed appreciation for the support of the Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and colleagues, highlighting the expansion of exchanges and cooperation across multiple sectors, as well as growing people-to-people ties between the two nations.
Ambassador Yin also reflected on major milestones achieved by China in 2025, including the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. He noted China’s unveiling of recommendations for its 15th Five-Year Plan, describing it as a new chapter in China’s modernization drive. Additionally, Ambassador Yin emphasized President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative, aimed at advancing the building of “a community with a shared future for mankind.”
The Ambassador congratulated Liberia on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 term, calling it an “outstanding and historic achievement.” He reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Liberia based on mutual respect and shared development goals, expressing optimism that China-Liberia relations would reach “new heights” in the years ahead.
Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, reaffirmed her country’s firm support for the one-China principle and commended China’s achievements in poverty alleviation and global development initiatives. She welcomed President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative and emphasized Liberia’s readiness to collaborate closely with China as the country prepares to assume its role on the United Nations Security Council in 2026.
The event concluded with guests participating in games and social activities, characterized by a warm and friendly atmosphere reflecting the enduring friendship between the two nations. The reception marked a significant moment in China-Liberia relations, highlighting the deepening strategic partnership and cooperation between the two countries. As Liberia prepares to take on its new role on the UN Security Council, the country is expected to play a more active role in international affairs, with China’s support and cooperation.
