ACCRA — President John Dramani Mahama met with the outgoing ambassadors of Angola, Malta, and France today, thanking them for their efforts in strengthening Ghana’s diplomatic relations and economic partnerships.
During the farewell meetings, the president highlighted key areas of cooperation and expressed gratitude for their service. The president’s office noted that the discussions focused on building on the successes of their tenures.
During his meeting with Ambassador João Domingos Baptista Quiosa of Angola, President Mahama discussed enhancing collaboration in the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.
The two leaders also celebrated the progress in cocoa cultivation and educational exchanges between Ghana and Angola. The Angolan ambassador’s tenure saw significant strides in knowledge-sharing and bilateral cooperation.
The president also met with Malta’s Ambassador Jean Claude Galea Mallia, who served in Ghana for more than seven years. The two acknowledged the strong personal bonds the ambassador formed during his time in the country and agreed to build on the growing trade between Malta and Ghana, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Ambassador Galea Mallia’s long service was seen as a testament to the strong ties between the two nations.
In his final meeting of the day, President Mahama spoke with France’s Ambassador Jules Armand Aniambossou. The president welcomed the increasing presence of French businesses in Ghana, which now number 60. They discussed creating a more favorable business environment and noted France’s ongoing support for Ghanaian entrepreneurs, which includes a €2 million investment in the creative sector and over €90 million in ‘Feed Ghana’ initiatives in the northern regions.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
