Liberia Formally Receives 3,600 MT of Chinese Rice in Landmark Handover, Signaling New Era of Food Sovereignty and Strategic Partnership
December 15, 2025 – In a ceremony that blended diplomatic significance with national purpose, the Government of Liberia today formally received a substantial 3,600-metric-ton (72,000 bags) of rice donation from the People's Republic of China.
The handover, held at the warehouse of Northwestern Commodities Inc. within the Freeport of Monrovia, successfully concluded the Chinese Rice Aid 2025 initiative and underscored a shared commitment to Liberia's food security and economic stability.
The Liberia MSME Conference & Trade Fair 2025
The Liberia MSME Conference & Trade Fair 2025, organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and its partners, brought together entrepreneurs, youth innovators, women-owned businesses, and cooperatives from across the country.
Vibrant booths showcased agro-products, fashion, technology, and eco-friendly creations, creating an energetic atmosphere of networking and knowledge sharing.
China Donates to Liberia
On December 8, 2025, the government of the People's Republic of China donated 3,600 metric tons of rice to the government of Liberia.
Made in Liberia, Made for the World: A Human-Centered Rally for MSME Transformation - MSMEs Conference & Trade Fair 2025
Opening moment that grips the moment:
Under a drumbeat of possibility, the 2025 MSMES Conference and Trade Fair unfurled at the EJS Ministerial Complex, drawing 800 torchbearers of Liberia’s future SMEs, policymakers, development partners, and private-sector stewards converging with one imperative: turn homegrown talent into world-ready products through policy reforms that honor people first.
The Formal Launch of the Private Sector Development (PSD) Programme
A landmark €24.8 million Private Sector Development (PSD) programme has been officially launched in Liberia, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s economic landscape.
