Japan and Liberia sign 250 million Yen food assistance agreement

The governments of Liberia and Japan signed a food assistance agreement valued at 250 million Japanese Yen on November 2, 2026. The agreement aims to support Liberia’s food security, agricultural development, and broader national development priorities. During the signing, Japan’s Ambassador, Hiroshi Yoshimoto, noted that Liberia undertook institutional reforms, including moving the Japanese Counterpart Value Fund Secretariat to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The agreement reaffirms Japan’s commitment to supporting Liberia’s national development through the KR Food Aid Program. The institutional adjustments are intended to enhance the management, coordination, and utilization of resources generated by the food assistance program.