Ethiopia and Liberia Sign MoUs to Deepen Cooperation and Advance African-Led Development
Addis Ababa, April 14, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia and Liberia have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening cooperation and advancing African-led development following high-level bilateral engagements held in Addis Ababa between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of the Republic of Liberia.
President Boakai, who arrived in Addis Ababa last night for an official working visit, was formally received today at the National Palace, where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hosted an official reception in his honour. The two leaders subsequently held face-to-face bilateral discussions with their respective delegations before presiding over the signing of the MoUs.
In a social media post following the engagements, Prime Minister Abiy described the discussions as productive, noting that he held a bilateral meeting with his Liberian counterpart aimed at further strengthening and expanding the longstanding partnership between the two countries, particularly in the area of peacekeeping and other sectors of mutual interest.
He further stated that the engagement provided a valuable opportunity to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation between Ethiopia and Liberia.
Following the talks, the two leaders presided over the signing of Memoranda of Understanding, which Prime Minister Abiy said underscored the concrete commitment of both nations to advancing shared priorities.
“These agreements serve as an important foundation for Ethiopia to share its experiences in rapid transformation with fellow African nations, while also learning from the diverse perspectives of our partners to foster sustainable, African-led solutions for the advancement of the continent as a whole,” the Prime Minister noted.
Ethiopia and Liberia occupy distinct yet significant positions in Africa’s modern political history. Ethiopia has maintained continuous state continuity as an independent African state, while Liberia was established as an independent republic in 1847 and has maintained its sovereignty since its founding.
Both countries have participated in continental and multilateral cooperation within frameworks such as the African Union and its predecessor, the Organization of African Unity.
Their bilateral relations are characterized by mutual respect and cooperation, with recent engagements focusing on strengthening partnership in peacekeeping, experience sharing, and broader African-led development priorities.