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A Burkinabe delegation on visit to
Ashanti Region
Kumasi, July 03, GNA - A high-powered delegation from
Central North Region of Burkina Faso arrived in Kumasi on a
five-day business and educational tour of Ashanti Region.
The 30-member delegation led by Madam Fatimata Legma,
Governor of the region includes, chief executives, directors
and businessmen would discuss issues that would improve
socio-economic relationship between both regions.
Mr Emmanuel Asamoah Owusu-Ansah, Ashanti Regional Minister
said the visit was significant to cement the cordial
relationship between them.
He noted that people in both regions had a lot to learn from
each other, especially in commerce and agriculture.
Mr Owusu-Ansah urged the Ghanaians to be open and discuss
issues frankly with their counterparts in order that "we
shall arrive at decisions that would be of mutual benefits
and move our partnership forward".
Madam Legma said they were happy to be in the region
particularly Kumasi with another delegation from Ouagadougou
to sign a memorandum of understanding with Kumasi
Metropolitan Assembly.
She said the two regions had long time business and family
ties that should be strengthened and deepened to their
mutual benefit.
GNA
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