Internal Affairs Minister Morris M. Dukuly has called on the French Embassy in Monrovia to attract more French Investments to Liberia.

He said as Liberia recovers from ravages of war, it needs more foreign investments, in which France is expected to play a major role in the private sector.

He described the European Country, as an important partner in Liberia’s history, dating far back as Liberia’s pre-independence.

He said ties between the two countries should be cemented at all levels, particularly in the areas economic growth and agriculture.

He made specific reference to southeastern Liberia, where according to him, has a great potential due to its border with La Cote d’lvoire, a former French colony.

The Internal Affairs Boss was speaking Tuesday, when the new French Ambassador to Liberia, Joel Godeau paid him a courtesy call on Capitol Hill.

Minister Dukuly was keen on agriculture and trans-border trade between and the sister-Republic of La Cote d I’voire border, which he said will help stabilize Liberia, strengthen the economy.

Responding, Amb. Godeau said France will continue to cooperate with Liberia in its development drive.

He welcomed the Minister’s concerns, which if addressed will stabilized, not only Liberia, but the entire MRU sub-region.