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Ghana’s Ambassador to China Kojo Bonsu strengthens West African ties with Ecowas Dean

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Ambassador Kojo Bonsu, Ghana’s Ambassador to China, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Thomas McKinley, Liberia’s Ambassador to China and Dean of the West African Group of Ambassadors, at the Liberian Embassy in Beijing.

Ambassador Bonsu, dressed in a crisp suit and a smile that bridges continents, was greeted by Ambassador McKinley with a firm handshake and the familiar buzz of diplomatic camaraderie. The two ambassadors spent a lively hour swapping stories about their nations’ journeys in China, from trade missions to cultural exchanges.

Ambassador McKinley, with almost two decades in China, is a seasoned diplomat, praised Ghana’s leadership in promoting regional unity and echoed the desire to deepen West African cooperation on Chinese soil.

“Ghana remains committed to strengthening regional cooperation and promoting African unity in China,” Ambassador Bonsu said, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in achieving shared goals.

The meeting underscored the strong bonds within the West African Group and the shared commitment to fostering stronger ties between Africa and China. As the visit wrapped up, both envoys expressed optimism about future collaborations, whether on trade, culture, or sports.

Ambassador Bonsu’s visit to the Liberian Embassy is part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s diplomatic and economic ties with China and promote West African cooperation. His mission in China is focused on attracting investment, promoting trade, and fostering cultural exchanges between Ghana and China.

The visit is seen as a significant step towards deepening West African cooperation and promoting African unity in China. As Ambassador Bonsu noted, “The future of Africa is bright, and we are committed to working together to achieve our shared goals.”

The diplomatic engagement was widely covered by local and international media.

Source : 3News

GUTA fears supply chain disruption as Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger leave ECOWAS

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) is expressing concerns that their supply chain within West Africa may be disrupted soon.

This is due to the latest announcement by three military leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

The three departing countries, currently facing sanctions for overthrowing democratically elected governments, state that their decision to withdraw from ECOWAS is based on inhumane sanctions.

Although there are growing fears of dire economic and food security implications for Ghana, the country’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Boniface Gambilla, says it is too early to make such predictions.

However, the Ghana Union of Traders says their members could be adversely impacted as their main source of supply of onions, tomatoes, and other staples comes from Burkina Faso.

According to the President of the Association, Dr. Joseph Obeng, the departure of these countries could create more hurdles in doing business.

“It will surely have an impact, and we do not know how it’s going to affect the free flow of traffic and humans. The earlier we try to find a solution to this better,” he said.

 

Source: Myjoyonline.com