Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, July 10, 2025, received Letters of Credence from one High Commissioner and four Ambassadors in a vibrant ceremony at the seat of government. The non-resident envoys represent Portugal, Seychelles, Venezuela, Chad, and Gabon, signifying their official accreditation to Ghana.
The diplomats who presented their credentials were H.E. Maria Da Conceicao De Souse Pilar, Ambassador of Portugal; H.E. Conrad Vicent Mederic, High Commissioner of Seychelles; H.E. Citizen Jesús Albert Garcia, Ambassador of Venezuela; H.E. Gonfouli Souariba, Ambassador of Chad; and H.E. Maximin Mangoualamangoye, Ambassador of Gabon.
During separate engagements with the new envoys, President Mahama underscored the importance of enhanced cooperation across various sectors to foster economic growth for the mutual benefit of their citizens. He also highlighted the utility of structured frameworks like Permanent Joint Commissions for Cooperation (PJCC) to encourage synergy among national institutions and facilitate consensus-based solutions to shared challenges.
In response, the envoys extended greetings from their respective governments and affirmed their dedication to strengthening existing bilateral ties with Ghana. They also acknowledged Ghana’s significant role in promoting peace and security within the sub-region and commended the nation for its robust democratic credentials.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
