Monrovia-In his capacity as acting Minister of Commerce and Industry, recently appointed by President Joseph Boakai, Stephe Yekeson has started the ball rolling, trying to familiarize himself with the environment and the workings of office he is being called to, with the aim of strengthening relations and operational scopes.
As part of that, Yekeson has been holding series of meetings, including the one held with the management of MedTech Liberia Limited as part of efforts to strengthen engagement between the Ministry and private-sector stakeholders.
The meeting, held Monday at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is said to have provided an opportunity for the two sides to become acquainted, exchange views and discuss possible areas of collaboration in support of Liberia’s trade, commerce and broader economic development.
During the engagement, Minister Yekeson expressed delight and welcomed the delegation from MedTech Liberia Limited, and emphasized the importance of constructive engagement between the government and businesses operating in the country.
He said continued coordination with key stakeholders remains important to advancing the country’s economic interests and creating an environment that supports trade and commerce.
The Acting Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with private-sector institutions and other stakeholders to promote initiatives that contribute to Liberia’s economic development and benefit the Liberian people.
For its part, the management of MedTech Liberia Limited used the meeting to engage with the Ministry and explore opportunities for cooperation in areas relevant to the company’s operations and Liberia’s broader economic objectives.
The acquaintance meeting is expected to provide a foundation for further engagement between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and MedTech Liberia Limited as both parties seek to identify areas of mutual interest and possible collaboration.
The Ministry said it remains committed to maintaining dialogue and partnerships with businesses and other stakeholders as part of efforts to advance Liberia’s trade and economic development agenda.
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