# Liberia Japan Food Aid Deal

> Liberia and Japan sign 250m yen food aid deal to boost food security.
- Title: Liberia Japan Food Aid Deal · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Liberia and Japan sign 250m yen food aid deal to boost food security. Liberia and Japan signed a 250 million yen food aid agreement to strengthen food…
- Keywords: liberia, japan, food aid, 250m yen, food security, development priorities, Allafrica
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202611090754.html
- Published: 2026-11-09T20:04:11+00:00
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- Topics: liberia, japan, food aid, 250m yen, food security, development priorities, news, world, politics
## Food Aid Agreement Signed
Liberia and Japan sign 250 million yen food aid agreement to strengthen food security and support Liberia's development priorities.
## Japan's KR Food Aid Program
Japan's KR Food Aid Program provides rice to Liberia while generating funds through rice sales to support national development initiatives.
## Ambassador Yoshimoto's Praise
Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Yoshimoto praised Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti for introducing institutional reforms to strengthen transparency and accountability.
## Foreign Minister's Response
Foreign Minister Nyanti thanked Japan for continued support and emphasized reforms to improve accountability and ensure international assistance delivers tangible benefits.
## Reforms and Development Focus
Liberia's long-term priority is strengthening domestic agricultural production and reducing dependence on imported rice through the ARREST Agenda.
## New Management Guide
Foreign Ministry develops new management guide to strengthen oversight and transfer responsibilities to Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
## Key takeaway

Liberia and Japan signed a 250 million yen food aid agreement to strengthen food security and support Liberia's development priorities.