The Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, has underscored the deepening military and diplomatic partnership between the U.S. and Liberia. During a press conference on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, General Langley expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to visit Liberia, his first trip to the country. In line with the U.S.-Africa partnership, Langley also discussed upcoming plans for enhanced cooperation between the U.S. and Liberia. "These teams will help assess the security challenges Liberia faces, both regionally and locally, and look at them through different domains, including border security and maritime security," Langley explained. "The general's meetings today with President Boakai, Minister of Defense, and other senior military leaders have been invaluable in reinforcing our partnership and gaining insight into the security challenges Liberia faces.

Source: Daily Observer November 08, 2024 15:42 UTC