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Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago reinforce relations
Accra, Nov. 3, Ghanadot/GNA –
Ghana and the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago on
Monday renewed their commitment towards greater co-operation
for the mutual benefit of their peoples.
President John Agyekum Kufuor and President George Maxwell
Richards, in opening remarks before going into closed-door
bilateral talks at the Credentials Hall of the Castle, Osu,
acknowledged their shared history to common ancestry.
President Richards arrived in Accra on Sunday night for a
five-day state visit to help to reinforce the friendly ties
between his country and Ghana.
This comes barely two months after President Kufuor’s
participation in this year’s Emancipation Day celebration in
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
President Kufuor noted with satisfaction the increased level
of contact and co-operation between Ghana and the Caribbean
state.
Recently, Ghana’s Minister of Energy travelled to Trinidad
and Tobago, which has been in the oil production business
for more than 100 years, to study how it has been managing
its oil resources.
President Richards said he hoped their discussions would
further enhance the Economic, Scientific and Technological
Co-operation Agreement between them.
He expressed their desire to enter into Air Services
Agreement with Ghana as well as the ratification of a
cultural agreement to promote regular cultural exchanges.
He said his country had great admiration for Ghana and that
this was engendered by its role in the independence
struggle.
As a former British colony, he said, Ghana’s independence in
1957 provided them with deep inspiration.
“Your political evolution had positive impact on our own
political evolution.”
He praised President Kufuor for the country’s political
stability and good economic policies that had transformed
Ghana into one of the best performing economies in Africa.
President Richards earlier on arrival at the Castle was
treated to a red carpet reception.
A military Guard of Honour comprising three officers and 96
men of the Ghana Air Force was mounted, amidst firing of the
traditional 21-gun salute.
Meanwhile, President Kufuor has granted audience to the
Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary
General for West Africa, Mr Said Djinnit, at the Castle, Osu.
Mr Djinnit, who described Ghana as a shining example for the
region, pledged the world body’s continued co-operation with
the country.
President Kufuor gave the assurance that the country would
work with him in the performance of his duties.
GNA
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