LUANDA, ANGOLA | NOVEMBER 5, 2026: — The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has joined fellow member states of the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) in approving the Association’s 2027 budget and a comprehensive 20-year Strategic Work Plan aimed at strengthening cooperation, coordination, and the collective interests of Africa’s diamond-producing countries.
The landmark decisions were reached during ADPA’s 13th Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting, held in Luanda, Angola, from November 3–5, 2026, as the Association commemorated its 20th anniversary under a renewed commitment to advancing Africa’s natural diamond industry.
Representing the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Assistant Minister for Administration, Cooper Paasewe, participated in the Council of Ministers Meeting on November 4 and the Luanda Accord Meeting on November 5, which brought together Ministers from diamond-producing countries across the continent to strengthen advocacy and promote the interests of African natural diamonds.
The newly approved 20-year Strategic Work Plan is anchored on five strategic pillars: “One Voice, One Standard, One Market, One Influence, and One Force.” These pillars represent ADPA’s long-term vision of building a more unified, competitive, influential, and sustainable African diamond industry through stronger continental collaboration.
The series of meetings commenced on November 3 with the ADPA Committee of Experts Meeting, where Liberia was represented by Madam Rebecca Kumba Fallah, Director of the Office of Precious Minerals at the Ministry of Mines and Energy and Liberia’s ADPA Focal Point.
Speaking on behalf of the Ministry, Assistant Minister Paasewe expressed appreciation to ADPA’s current Chairperson, H.E. Julius Daniel Mattai, Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources of Sierra Leone, for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing the Association’s objectives.
He also welcomed the Ministerial Council’s approval of Botswana’s admission as an observer member, describing the decision as an important step toward expanding continental participation and deepening cooperation among African diamond-producing countries.
Assistant Minister Paasewe further congratulated all member states on ADPA’s 20th anniversary, officially celebrated on November 4, 2026, while reaffirming Liberia’s appreciation for the Association’s longstanding contributions to the development and promotion of Africa’s diamond sector.
A significant highlight of the anniversary celebration was the presentation of a ‘Certificate of Merit’ to Liberia in recognition of its status as one of ADPA’s founding members. The certificate was received on behalf of the Government of Liberia by the country’s ADPA Focal Point, Madam Rebecca Kumba Fallah.
The three-day engagement provided member countries an opportunity to reflect on ADPA’s two decades of institutional achievements, assess the evolving global diamond industry, and establish a strategic direction for a stronger, more coordinated, and sustainable African diamond sector.
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy, reaffirms its commitment to regional cooperation, responsible mineral governance, and strategic initiatives that promote the sustainable development of Africa’s mineral resources while advancing the collective economic interests of African diamond-producing nations.
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