Liberia: "Go Make Farms"

13 November 2006

"Go make farms during the farming season of our country, we will not continue to live on outside world for our feeding; I think the ministers should lead the way, then others will follow," were the exact admonition given by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf when she addressed citizens following her recent arrival from the People's Republic of China.

The 10-day visit by the Liberian leader was a direct result of an invitation extended her by the PRC President Hu Jintao, during which she visited several provinces in that country with the intent of exploring investment possibilities.

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