Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has welcomed Zia Choudhurry as the new United Nations Resident Coordinator to Ghana. In a statement, Ablakwa expressed Ghana’s commitment to the UN Charter and multilateralism, highlighting the country’s enduring partnership with the UN.
The Minister reaffirmed Ghana’s significant role in UN peacekeeping operations, noting that Ghana is among the top five troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping missions worldwide. Ghana also remains committed to advocating for UN reforms in line with the African Union’s Ezulwini Consensus.
Ablakwa congratulated Choudhurry on his appointment, citing his impressive track record and passion for development as inspiring hope. He expressed confidence that the partnership between Ghana and the UN would be strengthened under Choudhurry’s leadership, particularly in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing President Mahama’s vision for Ghana’s development.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
