Ghana\u2019s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, is in Turkey for a two day official visit.<\/p>\n
She arrived in the European nation on Saturday, January 11, 2020, on the invitation of the Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu.<\/p>\n
The Foreign Minister is leading a high-powered Ghanaian delegation on the trip comprising the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Yofi Grant , Edwin Provencal , Chief Executive Officer of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) and other high level officials from both the public and the private sector.<\/p>\n
The visit is within the framework mechanism of bilateral consultation between the foreign ministries of Ghana and Turkey.<\/p>\n
It will afford the two foreign ministers the opportunity to discuss issues bordering on Ghana-Turkey relations and ways to strengthen and deepen these relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries.<\/p>\n
Hon. Ayorkor Botchwey is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with her Turkish counterpart in the area of Information Technology and Diplomatic Archives<\/p>\n
Thereafter , she would have a meeting with the grand speaker of the Grand national Assembly of the Republic of Turkey.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, she is expected to hold a meeting with the Acting Director of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency, and the Director General of the Free Zones Oversees investment services.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the trip, Hon. Ayorkor Botchwey met the Turkish Ambassador to Ghana in her office to discuss issues of trade and investment between the two countries.<\/p>\n
During that meeting, she commended the government of Turkey and the ambassador for playing a major role in promoting trade and investment in Ghana.<\/p>\n
She acknowledged the presence of some notable Turkish Investors in Ghana working in several areas of the country\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
Turkey and Ghana have experienced a good relationship for many years in the areas of trade and investment , infrastructural development , among others.<\/p>\n
Ghana is looking forward to an increased investment from Turkey to boost its economic drive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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