Egypt and Liberia signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday to enhance diplomatic training and capacity building, as part of a broader push to expand trade, infrastructure, and security cooperation.
The agreement, signed by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Liberian counterpart Sara Beysolow Nyanti on the sidelines of the African Union summit, establishes a partnership between Egypt’s Institute for Diplomatic Studies and the Liberian Foreign Service Institute. The deal aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise and the organisation of joint training programmes to develop the institutional capabilities of both foreign ministries.
Abdelatty said Egyptian companies are prepared to meet the needs of the Liberian market, specifically in the food and medicine sectors. He added that Egypt is ready to implement development projects in Liberia, focusing on infrastructure and renewable energy to support the country’s development goals.
The Egyptian minister congratulated Nyanti on Liberia securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 term. He noted that the two nations have maintained diplomatic ties since 1957 and expressed an interest in further strengthening economic and security relations.
During the meeting, Abdelatty highlighted the importance of counter-terrorism cooperation and support for the Sahel region. He outlined Egyptian initiatives delivered through Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the Cairo International Centre for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding.
Cairo also continues to provide educational and training grants through the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development, focusing on technical education and vocational training for African professionals, Abdelatty said.
Nyanti expressed her appreciation for Egypt’s support and affirmed Liberia’s commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation to achieve mutual interests and support stability within the African continent.
