By Bright Ntramah
Four new envoys who have been accredited by their respective countries to serve as ambassadors and High Commissioners in Ghana have presented their letters of Credence to President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House.
They are the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Mrs Bernice Owen-Jones, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Bijan Gerami Nazoksara, Swiss Ambassador to Ghana Simone Giger and Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo Mad. Jeannette Njuma Nyakeru.
Bright Ntramah reports that the envoys took turns to present their letters of credence to President Akufo-Addo at a brief but colourful ceremony at the Jubilee House.
They pledged to work hard to improve trade, economic and social relations between their countries and Ghana their during their tour in Ghana.
President Akufo-Addo assured them that his government is ready to work with them at all levels to ensure that they have a successful tour of duty in Ghana.
The President also praised the relationship that exists between Ghana and all four countries, indicating that “every effort will be made by his administration to further deepen it”.
He assured the diplomats that members of his administration including the Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua Frema Osei Opare; the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and her Deputies, would assist them while in Ghana.
