Liberia and U.S. Sign Maritime Security Agreement

Why this is here: The U.S. has invested more than $300 million in Liberia’s Armed Forces over the past two decades, demonstrating a longstanding security partnership.

Liberia’s Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti and U.S. Charge d'Affaires Joe Zadrozny signed a Shiprider Agreement on Bushrod Island, Liberia.

The agreement builds on existing cooperation between the two countries to protect Liberian waters and combat maritime crime. It allows officials from both nations to conduct joint operations aboard each other’s vessels.

The signing ceremony included Liberian Minister of National Defense Geraldine J. George and Brigadier General Theophilus Dana.

Minister Nyanti noted the agreement began negotiations in 2024 and aims to protect fish stocks and strengthen the Liberian Coast Guard. The United States has already invested over $300 million in Liberia’s Armed Forces in the last twenty years.

Liberia currently holds a seat on the UN Security Council and maintains the world’s largest ship registry. However, the long-term effectiveness of the agreement depends on continued funding and consistent collaboration between the two countries. Officials expect the agreement to improve maritime governance for future generations.