Monrovia-A memorandum of understanding (MOU) focusing on strategic maritime and port security including scholarship package for Liberian Youth has been signed between Liberia and Cyprus.
It aims to to strengthen bilateral cooperation in maritime and port security, in a major boost to Liberia’s maritime governance and security agenda on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
The agreement was signed Monday in New York following a bilateral meeting between Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, and the Cypriot delegation.
The MOU commits both countries to enhancing collaboration in the fields of maritime safety, port security, regulatory compliance, and information sharing, drawing on Cyprus’s experience as a leading European Union maritime hub and Liberia’s position as the world’s second-largest ship registry.
As part of the package, Cyprus has also offered scholarships for Liberians in maritime and port security studies.
Foreign Minister Nyanti in chats with reporters welcomed the agreement, saying it directly supports Liberia’s core security priorities, strengthens the country’s capacity to secure its coastline and ports, and aligns with Liberia’s broader diplomatic engagement strategy to diversify strategic partnerships beyond traditional allies.
She said the MOU “Is not just about security, it is about capacity, opportunity for our youth, and positioning Liberia as a credible maritime partner in the Atlantic and beyond.”
The Cyprus agreement is the latest in a series of maritime-focused diplomatic wins for Liberia at UNGA81, following high-level roundtables with the United States and Panama, as Liberia leverages its Security Council tenure to advance economic diplomacy in the blue economy.
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