Rubio and the Liberian minister spoke about increasing US involvement in the vital minerals industry of Liberia

The State Department announced Friday that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti this week to discuss ways to increase U.S. involvement in the country’s vital mining industry.

According to a statement from the State Department, Rubio and Nyanti met in Washington on Thursday to talk about strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Liberia and increasing American business involvement in the country.

“The meeting explored avenues for expanding U.S. participation in Liberia’s critical minerals sector with the aim of creating jobs and economic growth in both the United States and Liberia,” stated Pigott.