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By
Christabel Addo, RNG
Accra, April 26th, GNA –
Ms. Gita Honawana Welch, United Nations Country Representative
ad interim in Ghana, made an appeal Friday to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
bid him farewell after completing his tour of duty in the country.
Ms. Welch thanked the
Government of Ghana, and in particular Mrs. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister
Foreign Affairs, for hospitality and the subsequent cordial relationship
during his stay and in the exercise of his duties in the countryside.
She said she worked
elsewhere, his experience in Ghana has been very rewarding and fantastic, and
refers to the country's breakthrough in good governance, freedom of
expression and badociation, inclusion and electoral processes.
She said that it was a
a fruitful learning place that she can share with others in her future career.
"I know that there are
like all other countries, but I know that Ghanaians are striving
solve their own problems to improve the country, "she said.
Ms. Welch also
recognized the great partnership that was built between the government
and holding it, saying that UNDP was now starting to find its place, and
hoped that these efforts had a significant impact on the country and ensured
Minister that plans have been advanced to ensure a smooth transition of office.
Mrs. Shirley Ayorkor
Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Ms Welch for the
fulfilling his functions in the country functions
Director and Acting Resident Representative.
She praised her immense
contributions to the work of the United Nations in Ghana during the period during which
dissociation from the office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator of the United Nations
Development Program (UNDP).
The minister continues
recognized the excellent cooperation between the Government of Ghana and the
The UN, which covers a broad spectrum of the fight against poverty, democracy and
good governance, as well as the promotion of small industry and
microfinance.
She noted with
satisfaction, the support of the United Nations for Ghana's efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Development (SDGs), which aim to tackle the root causes of poverty while
focusing on areas as relevant as climate change, innovation, peace
and justice and gender equality to ensure that no one is left behind.
Ms. Ayorkor Botchwey
stated that Ghana remained committed to the implementation of the United Nations system
Sustainable development, which extends from 2019 to 2022, and which was also
aligned with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's vision of personal achievement
development.
This, she says,
provided a platform to bring all UN agencies to the country
work together to maintain momentum in achieving the government's goals.
development policies.
The minister continues
Welcomes Ms Welch for her role in dissociating the UN Resident Coordinator
UNDP system in line with the implementation of the UN general strategy
Assembly Resolution 71/243, saying that this represented an opportunity for the UN
Development (UNDS) in Ghana to make a significant contribution to the growth of
the country.
She also stressed
the importance of achieving the SDGs and reaffirmed the Government's commitment
to raise the standard of living of Ghanaians and further consolidate democracy
the governance.
Ms. Ayorkor Botchwey
expressed hope for continued support from UNDP and its partners.
United Nations agencies and outside the United Nations system, and wished Mrs. Welch much success in her work.
future projects.
GNA
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