President John Dramani Mahama has received letters of credence from eleven envoys designated to Ghana, with the firm assurance that Ghana will continue to provide the needed safe and friendly environment for their diplomatic engagements.
The President further assured that the bilateral relations that exist between the countries will be further strengthened for the mutual benefit of their citizens.
They are Ms Linda Vuyolwethu Shongwe, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa; Shehu Ilu Barde, High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Surinder Bhagat; and Fouad Khazzaka, Ambassador of the Republic of Lebanon.
Others are Ms Keara Shaw, High Commissioner of Australia; Dr Thomas Oertle, Ambassador of Switzerland; and Johan (Hans) Theodoor Marius Akerboom, Ambassador of the Netherlands. The rest are Ms Sanna Selin, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland; Martin Podstavek, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic; Ms Anna Westerholm, Ambassador of Sweden; and Thirapath Mongkolnavin, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Speaking at a ceremony at the Presidency on 11 November 2026, the President assured of Ghana’s commitment towards peace as a member of the United Nations.
“As a peace-loving member of the United Nations, Ghana is committed to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the Organisation and its objectives for international peace, prosperity and the dignity of all people, and a commitment to a more just and equitable international order,” he said.
President Mahama further called on them to explore new areas of meaningful cooperation that will enhance the lives of the peoples of the two countries.
“I encourage your full and active engagement to identify and develop new areas of meaningful cooperation that will positively affect the lives of our two peoples,” President Mahama charged.
