The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has received Open letters of appointment from five newly appointed ambassadors-designate to Ghana as they formally presented their Open Letters of appointment.

The diplomatic engagements reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening international relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors.

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Minister received H.E. Edouard Nduwimana, Ambassador-Designate of Burundi, who emphasized investment opportunities in health, education, and tourism while highlighting Burundi’s democratic progress.

H.E. Antit Mohsen of Tunisia underscored trade, agriculture, and sports collaborations, and expressed Tunisia’s eagerness to foster regional unity through a Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC).

Representing Jamaica, H.E. Lincoln George Downer praised Ghana’s Year of Return and Black Star Experience programs, inviting Ghanaian investors to explore Jamaica’s growing ICT sector.

Meanwhile, H.E. Athanasios V. Kotsionis of Greece discussed tourism, the green economy, and maritime cooperation, reaffirming the longstanding ties between Ghana and Greece.

The Minister also hosted H.E. Bui Quoc Hung of Vietnam, marking six decades of bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Their discussion focused on trade, agriculture, and value addition, emphasizing mutual economic benefits.

Additionally, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Rosemary Mbabazi, expressed deep appreciation for Ghana’s contributions to Rwanda’s peace process, acknowledging the Ghana Armed Forces’ role in peacekeeping efforts.

She called for the establishment of a PJCC to further strengthen diplomatic relations.

The Honourable Minister congratulated all the Ambassador-Designates on their respective appointments and commended their efforts in building their nations.

The meetings reaffirm Ghana’s dedication to global cooperation, showcasing its role as a strategic partner for economic, diplomatic, and security collaborations.