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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was continuing its dialogue with the three Sahelian nations that had withdrawn from the regional body to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).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.
