Amb. Toner, Commerce Minister Dagoseh Meet -Trade & Commerce, Other Issues Top Discussions

MONROVIA – The United States Ambassador accredited near Monrovia, Mark Toner, on Friday, January 17, 2025, paid a courtesy visit on Commerce and Industry (MoCI) Minister Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh at which time Minister Dagoseh hailed the United States government for the long-standing partnership subsisting between the two countries.

In an overview of the cordial relations between Liberia and the United States over the years, the commerce minister recounted the United States government’s increasing support to Liberia, including trade, investment, capacity building and technology.

According to a release, Minister Dagoseh expressed Liberia’s readiness to strengthen trade with the United States that encourages private sector growth. 

Madam Dagoseh specifically sought the United States government’s support to President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda by exploring other ways to strengthen trade and economic cooperation. 

She spoke of areas that are key to improving the business climate in Liberia, including enhancing business development, creation of the requisite environment for trade and industry and driving economic growth.

Madam Dagoseh spoke of her stewardship, including protection of small, medium and large businesses, and disclosed plans to expand industries in Liberia, creating a climate that will be more attractive for investment and improving local commodities so that they can conform to acceptable international standards.

Minister Dagoseh was however quick to outline some of the challenges affecting the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Among them are gaps in the areas of infrastructure, capacity and logistics.

She stressed her commitment to making the Ministry’s vision a reality in the context of promoting   economic growth, industrial development and sustainable trade.

She lauded Ambassador Toner for the visit, describing it welcoming and expressing the need for routine engagement with him.

For his part, Ambassador Mark Toner expressed apperception for Liberia’s growing democracy, as demonstrated by the peaceful transitions over the past few years. Ambassador Toner also spoke about the importance of the Liberia Standards Authority playing a critical role.