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By Iddi Yire, GNA
Accra, April
25, RNG – As part of the activities marking the 93rd anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II
from the United Kingdom, Mr. Iain Walker, British High Commissioner to Ghana
on Wednesday hosted a badtail in honor of the Queen in Accra.
Mrs. Gloria Akuffo,
the Attorney General and Minister of Justice was the special guest of honor,
During the demonstration, which was attended by representatives of the Government, members of the
diplomatic community, politicians, representatives of civil society
organizations, clergy and business leaders.
Mr. Walker, who
his remarks on tourism, said he had played a central role in the
socio-economic development of many countries of the world and was able to protect
and preserve the most valuable cultural and environmental treasures of the humanities
the world.
He said tourism
jobs created and that 111 jobs worldwide were related to travel and tourism.
He said
Research has shown that tourism has twice as many employees as
other sectors and 10% of the world's gross domestic product (GDP) were
based on tourism; indicating that overall the numbers were significant.
He said
International tourist arrivals increased by 7% worldwide in one year
to 1.3 billion people traveling, generating $ 1.6 trillion in export earnings
world, the British tourist market was to reach $ 70 billion by 2020.
The top
Commissioner urged Ghana to strengthen its tourism industry to its advantage
adding that in August of this year he would embark for a bike ride
Paga in Accra as part of fundraising efforts for Burns and Plastic
Center of Korle Bu University Hospital.
President Nana
Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on behalf of the Government and people of Ghana
warm congratulations from the country to the Queen and to the
The government and the citizens of the UK and Northern Ireland welcome this opportunity.
President
The message was conveyed by Mrs. Akuffo who said that the past year has been a
occupied for both countries with regard to their bilateral relations.
She rented Monsieur
Walker, in November 2018, organized high-profile visits to Ghana for certain
The most prominent British dignitaries and leaders, among others; the princes of Wales
and the Duchess of Cornwall, as well as the Earl of Wesbad, Prince Edward.
She said the
Royal and British Government Leaders Visits and Visits to the United Kingdom
by the president and the vice president was a clear demonstration of the
flourishing long-standing friendship between the two nations.
She said Ghana
continues to be a proud and committed member of the Commonwealth.
Mrs. Akuffo
President Akufo-Addo declared 2019 "Year of Democracy".
'Back' to allow people of African descent from all over the world to return home
Ghana to experience the warmth of the people and the environment,
while exploring opportunities to invest and build an economic partnership in the
country.
GNA
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