President Mahama receives credentials from 10 new envoys, stresses regional solidarity
President John Dramani Mahama yesterday received the credentials of 10 new envoys at the Jubilee House, using the occasion to highlight critical regional issues and economic opportunities.
The diplomats included the Kenyan High Commissioner to Ghana, Colonel (rtd) Shem Ishahilidza Amadi; Pakistani High Commissioner, Najeeb Durrani; British High Commissioner, Christian Rogg, and EU Ambassador, Rune Skinnebach.
President John Mahama (right) in a handshake with Wael Fathy, Ambassador of Egypt
The rest were the Ambassadors of Germany, Frederik Landshöft; Norway, Dr John Mikal Kvistad; Denmark, Jakob Linulf; Sudan, Gariballa Khidir Ali; Senegal, Amadou Ndene Ndoye; and Egypt, Wael Fathy.
President Mahama proposing a toast with Najeeb Durrani, Pakistani High Commissioner
During his engagement with the German Ambassador, President Mahama revealed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was continuing its dialogue with the three Sahelian nations that had withdrawn from the regional body to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
Dr John Mikal Kvistad, Ambassador of Norway, presenting his credentials to President Mahama
He stressed the urgent need for solidarity in addressing the challenges faced by these countries, particularly the growing threat of terrorism.
President Mahama proposing a toast with Amadou Ndene Ndoye, Ambassador of Senegal
President Mahama warned that without a united regional front, this threat could spread across West Africa.
President Mahama proposing a toast with Colonel (rtd) Shem Ishahilidza Amadi, Kenyan High Commissioner to Ghana
Ambassador Landshöft commended President Mahama for what he described as the President's "remarkable leadership in regional and national affairs."
Economic partnerships
In a separate meeting with Mr Rogg, President Mahama shifted focus to economic partnerships.
President Mahama with Frederik Landshöft, Ambassador of Germany
He called on UK businesses to take advantage of Ghana’s stability and growing economy by establishing more operations in the country.
He highlighted Ghana’s strategic position as a prime manufacturing and processing hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which offers duty-free, tariff-free access across the continent.
Rune Skinnebach, EU Ambassador, presenting his credentials to President Mahama
The ceremonies mark a significant strengthening of Ghana's diplomatic ties and underscore its active role in promoting both regional security and international investment.
Cooperation
President Mahama warmly welcomed the newly appointed envoys and reaffirmed Ghana’s steadfast commitment to peaceful international cooperation.
President Mahama with Gariballa Khidir Ali, Ambassador of Sudan
He expressed strong optimism that their tenure would unlock fresh opportunities for collaboration in key areas such as infrastructure development, energy, trade, and human capital advancement.
“Ghana deeply values the strong relations we have cultivated with your nations over the years,” President Mahama stated.
Christian Rogg, British High Commissioner, presenting his credentials to President Mahama
“We eagerly anticipate further deepening these bonds to deliver mutual benefits for our peoples,” he said.
The President also encouraged the diplomats to closely examine Ghana’s investment landscape, which aligns with the government’s development priorities, assuring them that Ghana remains a dependable partner for regional stability and shared prosperity.
