President John Mahama has called on diplomatic representatives in Ghana to support the African Union’s priorities and sustain momentum on the reparatory justice agenda ahead of his assumption of the chairmanship of the AU Assembly of Heads of State in 2027.
He said cooperation from member states and their representatives would be important in advancing the continent’s shared objectives.
President Mahama made the appeal at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, November 11, when he received Letters of Credence from several ambassadors, including the new South African High Commissioner to Ghana.
“Excellencies, as you may all be aware, I will assume the chairmanship of the African Union Assemblies of Heads of State in 2027. I count on your government’s cooperation to advance the priorities of the African Union. I also count on your support to sustain the momentum on the reparatory justice agenda,” he said.
The President also highlighted the role of diplomacy in strengthening relations between countries, describing it as a means of building understanding, resolving shared challenges and creating opportunities for mutual prosperity.
“Diplomacy is ultimately about building bridges between people. It is about creating opportunities for understanding, cooperating to resolve common challenges and developing fair arrangements for shared prosperity,” he said.
He noted that ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives played an important role in strengthening the bonds of friendship between their respective countries and Ghana.
President Mahama expressed confidence that relations between Ghana and the countries represented would continue to grow and deliver tangible benefits to their citizens.
“I am confident that during your tenure, our relationship will continue to flourish to yield tangible benefits for our two peoples,” he said.
He assured the diplomats of the government’s support and cooperation, particularly through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as they carried out their duties in Ghana.