President John Dramani Mahama yesterday received the credentials of 10 new envoys at the Jubilee House, using the occasion to highlight critical regional issues and economic opportunities.
The diplomats included the Kenyan High Commissioner to Ghana, Colonel (rtd) Shem Ishahilidza Amadi; Pakistani High Commissioner, Najeeb Durrani; British High Commissioner, Christian Rogg, and EU Ambassador, Rune Skinnebach.
The rest were the Ambassadors of Germany, Frederik Landshöft; Norway, Dr John Mikal Kvistad; Denmark, Jakob Linulf; Sudan, Gariballa Khidir Ali; Senegal, Amadou Ndene Ndoye; and Egypt, Wael Fathy.
During his engagement with the German Ambassador, President Mahama revealed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was continuing its dialogue with the three Sahelian nations that had withdrawn from the regional body to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
He stressed the urgent need for solidarity in addressing the challenges faced by these countries, particularly the growing threat of terrorism.
President Mahama warned that without a united regional front, this threat could spread across West Africa.
Ambassador Landshöft commended President Mahama for what he described as the President’s “remarkable leadership in regional and national affairs.”
Economic partnerships
In a separate meeting with Mr Rogg, President Mahama shifted focus to economic partnerships.
He called on UK businesses to take advantage of Ghana’s stability and growing economy by establishing more operations in the country.
He highlighted Ghana’s strategic position as a prime manufacturing and processing hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which offers duty-free, tariff-free access across the continent.
The ceremonies mark a significant strengthening of Ghana’s diplomatic ties and underscore its active role in promoting both regional security and international investment.
Cooperation
President Mahama warmly welcomed the newly appointed envoys and reaffirmed Ghana’s steadfast commitment to peaceful international cooperation.
He expressed strong optimism that their tenure would unlock fresh opportunities for collaboration in key areas such as infrastructure development, energy, trade, and human capital advancement.
“Ghana deeply values the strong relations we have cultivated with your nations over the years,” President Mahama stated.
“We eagerly anticipate further deepening these bonds to deliver mutual benefits for our peoples,” he said.
The President also encouraged the diplomats to closely examine Ghana’s investment landscape, which aligns with the government’s development priorities, assuring them that Ghana remains a dependable partner for regional stability and shared prosperity.
Source: graphic.com.gh
