President John Dramani Mahama in a grand ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, received Letters of Credence from five newly appointed ambassadors to Ghana. The envoys represented Italy, Cuba, Liberia, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone in strengthening diplomatic ties between Ghana and its international partners. The envoys congratulated President Mahama on his election victory and expressed their excitement to serve in Ghana.
During the ceremony, President Mahama outlined several areas where Ghana is seeking partnerships, including agribusiness, healthcare, and peace and security. He emphasized the importance of collaboration in reducing food inflation, improving value addition in cocoa and sugar production, and completing and managing uncompleted hospitals.
The President also discussed the Ghana Labour Export Programme, which aims to send trained Ghanaian youth abroad to work legally and curb exploitation and trafficking. Other areas of focus included the formalization of gold exports and the revamping of the national airline.
The envoys, in turn, assured President Mahama of their cooperation and collaboration during their tenure to deepen the ties between Ghana and their respective countries. The ceremony concluded with the newly accredited envoys reaffirming their commitment to upholding the good and friendly relations between Ghana and their countries.
The event was attended by several high-ranking government officials, including the Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP).
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
