Ghana welcomed five new envoys from China, France, Angola, Namibia, and South Sudan on Monday, with presentations of their Letters of Credence to President John Dramani Mahama at the Presidency in Accra. The ceremony underscores Ghana’s ongoing commitment to deepening bilateral relations and fostering strategic partnerships across the globe.
Ambassador Cong Song of China, along with the other diplomats, pledged to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and development initiatives. Ambassador Cong highlighted China’s support for Ghana’s historic submission to the United Nations General Assembly, which successfully recognized the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime in human history. He described the achievement as a victory for both Ghana and Africa, and reiterated China’s readiness to continue supporting Ghana in global advocacy and development matters.
President Mahama acknowledged the longstanding diplomatic history with China, tracing ties back to the founding leaders—President Kwame Nkrumah, Chairman Mao Zedong, and Premier Zhou Enlai. He commended China’s role in Ghana’s debt restructuring and economic growth, noting improvements in debt-to-GDP ratios, inflation stabilization, and foreign direct investment, particularly in mining and private sector ventures that support youth employment.
The President also expressed gratitude to the other envoys for their countries’ support at the UN, reinforcing Ghana’s efforts toward reparatory justice and global recognition of Africa’s historical injustices.
In their remarks, the new ambassadors reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening partnerships with Ghana, promising enhanced diplomatic engagement, economic cooperation, and collaboration on shared international priorities, including peace, security, and sustainable development.
