U.S. Airlines to resume direct flight to Liberia

The Secretary of States of the United States has announced that plans are underway to allow American airlines begin direct commercial flights to Liberia.

Dr. Condeleezza Rice said this would restore the people to people relationship between Liberia and the United States.

Dr. Rice said the two governments would soon sign the Open Skies Agreement to allow business and economic activities to flow between the two countries.

She also said the US Trade Representative would sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with Liberia. There have been no direct trade and flights between Liberia and the United States over the last sixteen years.

Dr. Rice said her government would continue to assist Liberia in its drive for reconstruction, development, peace and stability.