Monrovia, Dec. 2 -- Liberia's President George Weah has underscored the need for partnership with "trustworthy international investors" for the development of the country's extractives sector to benefit its citizens.

President Weah said although the country remains blessed with abundant resources, trustworthy international partners are needed for its citizens to reap the benefits of their resources.

He made the assertion on Thursday, November 28 when he officially launched the SEMICA Liberia international conference on mining, energy and petroleum during an event held at a hotel in Congo Town.

"This is a well-known fact that Liberia, a resource-rich country, we are endowed with abundance of resources which include gold, diamond, bauxit...