King Mswati III of Eswatini has arrived in Ghana for a four-day state visit, aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries. Upon his arrival, he held bilateral discussions with President John Dramani Mahama at the Presidency, where a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ghana and Eswatini is expected to be signed.
During his visit, King Mswati III will engage in various activities, including a meeting with officials at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and a visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in Kumasi. He will also participate in a grand durbar of chiefs and people of Asanteman at the Manhyia Palace, tour the Manhyia Museum, and address the National House of Chiefs.
The state visit is expected to deepen historical and cultural links between the Asante Kingdom and the southern African nation. A royal banquet will be held in honor of King Mswati III on Friday evening at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall in the Manhyia Palace. The visit will conclude on Saturday with a ceremony at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
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