The Embassy of Liberia in Paris, in partnership with Next African Generation, hosted a Tourism and Economic Promotion Reception on Saturday, 6 December 2025. The event brought together diplomats, investors, development partners, cultural envoys, and emerging African leaders to showcase Liberia’s economic opportunities, cultural heritage, and vision for sustainable national development.
In his welcome remark, Ambassador Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr. highlighted Liberia’s history as Africa’s first independent republic and its contributions to regional and global peace through the African Union, United Nations, ECOWAS, and the Mano River Union. Ambassador Yorlay emphasized Liberia’s strategic location, natural resources, rich biodiversity, and cultural diversity, noting the country’s fifteen counties—from Montserrado to Nimba, Lofa, Gbarpolu, and its pristine coastal regions.
He also outlined the Government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) 2025–2029, which focuses on revitalizing agribusiness, modernizing infrastructure, advancing good governance, building human capital, improving public health, and promoting tourism. The Ambassador reaffirmed Liberia’s openness to investment across sectors including agriculture, energy, tourism, ICT, infrastructure, real estate, education, and healthcare. He also commended the young leaders of Next African Generation for their creativity, leadership, and commitment to Africa’s progress, urging continued innovation and integrity.
He called for stronger African solidarity and collaboration in supporting Liberia’s development and building a prosperous and inclusive future for the continent.
