The visit of Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias to Ghana, “the first Greek minister” in this West African country, was sealed with the signing of a memorandum of understanding for bilateral consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries.
Speaking at a meeting in Accra with his Ghanaian counterpart Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the second since their September meeting in New York at the UN General Assembly, he said he was “very pleased” with during his visit today and highlighted the need to “fill the huge gap” in bilateral relations. In this context, he stressed that Greece, in addition to the 100,000 vaccines against the coronavirus it sent, today delivered another 50,000.
He also highlighted the importance of Ghana in West Africa, but also of Africa in the world. More specifically, he estimated that Ghana is already a driving force of West Africa. Addressing his Ghanaian counterpart, he said: “Your country is very important to West Africa and we appreciate that very much.” He also estimated that Africa would be the driving force of the world.
Focusing on Greece’s bilateral relations with Ghana, noting that Greece does not have a colonial past, he referred to their potential for development, with an emphasis on maritime safety, energy and tourism. The two countries have the same principles, they are naval states and there is a lot they can do together, he said, reflecting our country’s desire to strengthen bilateral relations and stressed that the purpose of his visit is to open the way for entrepreneurs to invest. more and do more.
N. Dendias made special reference to Greek businessmen operating in Ghana. “We already have a investment of 100 million euros in Ghana, that is very important,” he said.
Also referring to his visit to a Greek school in the city of Tema, he said he was excited and added that this school is being helped by donations from Greeks who have invested in Ghana, whom he reportedly called, thanked and encouraged them to do more “why it’s extremely important. “
Finally, he invited his counterpart to visit Greece and announced that he would also extend an invitation to the President of Ghana, on behalf of the President of Greece.
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