Liberia Pushes for Investment Deals as EU–Liberia Business Forum and Economic Diplomacy Forum Open in Brussels

International News: Brussels, Belgium Liberia has intensified its drive for trade and investment partnerships with the official opening of the EU Liberia Business Forum, alongside a landmark European Union-wide Economic Diplomacy Forum convened by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The twin engagements, unfolding in Brussels on February 24, 2026, have brought together European business leaders, investors, policymakers, and Liberia’s top economic officials in what is being viewed as a decisive shift toward results-driven economic diplomacy.

At the center of the initiative is Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, whose ministry expanded what was initially designed as a Benelux-focused meeting into a full European Union-wide platform.

The Economic Diplomacy Forum, first conceptualized by Liberia’s Embassy in Brussels, was originally aimed at engaging businesses from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Under the minister’s leadership, however, the initiative was broadened to include participants from all 27 EU Member States, significantly widening Liberia’s outreach to European investors.

Government officials say the expanded format transforms the forum from a traditional diplomatic gathering into a practical marketplace for negotiations, partnerships, and deal-making.

Addressing participants, Minister Nyanti delivered a message that left little room for ambiguity.

“We are here because we want deals. We are here because we want jobs for our people. We are here because we want a diversified and prosperous Liberia,” she declared.

The statement captured the broader tone of Liberia’s presence in Brussels one anchored less in diplomacy for symbolism and more in diplomacy for economic outcomes.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mobilized both financial and institutional support for the forum, drawing backing from the European Union and major Liberian investors, including ArcelorMittal. The support enabled companies from across Europe and Liberia to register and participate through an online platform.

Liberia’s delegation reflects the government’s whole-of-economy approach.

Senior officials attending the forum include ministers responsible for Finance, Public Works, Agriculture, Commerce, and Information, along with the Chairperson of the National Investment Commission. They are joined by representatives of state-owned enterprises, the Liberia Chamber of Commerce, the Liberia Business Association, and leading figures from Liberia’s private sector.

Together, they are engaging European businesses across priority sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, energy, trade, and industrial investment.

The EU–Liberia Business Forum, running in parallel, reinforces these discussions by providing an additional platform focused on strengthening economic ties between Liberia and the European Union.

Participants are examining Liberia’s investment landscape, policy reforms, and emerging opportunities, with particular emphasis on private sector-led growth and sustainable development.

Officials note that the Brussels engagements signal a clear evolution in Liberia’s foreign economic strategy.

Rather than relying predominantly on development assistance, Liberia is increasingly positioning itself around structured trade and investment partnerships designed to stimulate private sector expansion, generate employment, and diversify the national economy.

Diplomatic sources describe the initiative as part of a coordinated global effort, with Liberian embassies playing a more active role in attracting investment and promoting commercial diplomacy.

Liberia’s Embassy in Brussels has served as the coordinating hub for the European outreach, with unified backing reported from Liberian ambassadors and diplomatic missions across the continent.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has acknowledged the contributions of Liberia’s diplomatic corps in Europe, with special recognition for Ambassador Levi Demmah and the Brussels mission’s staff for their foundational role in conceptualizing and organizing the forum.

Deputy Minister Ibrahim Nyei and Assistant Minister Leon Talery were also credited for their coordination and technical leadership in delivering the EU-wide platform.

As discussions continue, expectations remain high among Liberian officials and business stakeholders.

The government’s message in Brussels is clear: Liberia is not simply seeking conversations — it is seeking agreements capable of translating into investment flows, economic growth, and jobs.