President Joseph N. Boakai has held a strategic and fruitful meeting with renowned entrepreneur and the world’s wealthiest businessman, Elon Musk. According to an Executive Mansion release dated Sunday, July 21, 2024, the high-level meeting provided an opportunity for Musk to express his gratitude for the engagement with President Boakai.
During the meeting, President Boakai commended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, particularly acknowledging the efforts of Minister Sara Beyslow-Nyanti and her Team for their exceptional coordination and facilitation. The Liberian leader highlighted the importance of such engagement, noting that it serves as an opportunity for relationship building and long term mutually beneficial outcomes.
The President also emphasized the significance of technology to the youthful generation of Liberia as well as key sectors, noting the need for collaboration and helping in the service delivery sectors for Liberia.
Expressing genuine optimism, President Boakai conveyed his confidence that the engagement with Mr. Musk on the margins of Liberia’s 177th celebration serves as a gift to the nation underscoring a commitment to nurturing a positive and enduring relationship. Furthermore, the Liberian Leader extended an open invitation to Mr. Musk and his Team to visit Liberia, reaffirming his government’s dedication to continual engagement and collaboration.
Also speaking, Musk emphasized the significance of the Starlink program, a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, LLC, with coverage of 80 countries, and articulated his support for advancing initiatives related to education and healthcare.
The world’s wealthiest man underscored the potential impact of internet connectivity in empowering rural communities and driving progress in vital sectors.
The dialogue between President Boakai and Mr. Musk underscores a pivotal moment in advancing international partnerships and leveraging technological innovation for the betterment of Liberia and its citizens. This initiative is a crucial component of the Government’s ARREST (Agriculture Roads Rule of Law Education Sanitation & Tourism)
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