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By will
Arthur-Mensah, RNG
Accra, April 29, GNA –
Mr. Jeremy Hunt, British Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Foreign Affairs, said a factor that could help African nations to suppress the
corruption was about strengthening and preserving media freedom.
This, he says, would
enable the media to play complementary roles in the development process.
He congratulated Ghana for
to be the beacon of democracy in Africa and ahead of the United Kingdom
in the world media index, noting that one of the factors that allowed Ghana to stand out
was his determination to build social capital to allow society to function
effectively.
He congratulated
investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, for his considerable role in the
fight against corruption.
Mr. Hunt did the
remarks at a reception marking the 70th anniversary of the
Commonwealth, organized by the British High Commission, at the British Council
in Accra on Monday.
The birthday is on
theme: "A Connected Commonwealth", which brought together the captains of
industry, a UK business delegation, members of Parliament
and representatives of civil society organizations.
Mr. Hunt is in the
countries for a two-day mission to strengthen trade and bilateral relations
between Ghana and the United Kingdom.
He called for change
attitudes and attitudes of developed countries towards Africa since
Africa could serve as a platform to help bring about mutual development and
prosperity.
He emphasized the
need to renew the wishes of the Commonwealth member countries and to recast the
relations between developed and developing countries go beyond helping
towards stronger partnerships and commercial links.
He congratulated the
various charities and aid organizations on the African continent that have contributed to
fight against diseases, poverty and deprivation.
The Commonwealth is a
global badociation with a common history, values and future to promote
development and Ghana has played a central role in the livelihood of the
Association.
He understood 53
Independent sovereign states that are former colonies of Great Britain,
2.5 billion people, making up one-third of the world's population
population.
Mrs. Shirley Ayorkor
Botcwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, for her part
stated that Ghana had played a central role in achieving the common values of
Commonwealth and reaffirmed the nation's commitment to fundamental principles
the political values of the Organization to promote international and economic development.
growth.
The minister said
Ghana remains committed to playing a leading role in promoting peace and
security in the West African sub-region through participation in peacekeeping,
mediation and peacebuilding in conflict areas.
Ms. Botchwey noted
that the growing threat of global terrorism and the presence of groups like Boko
Haram and al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb countries also presented
challenges, which required interventions and solutions.
She has
badured of the government's commitment to collaborate with other countries
in the sub-region to enhance security and improve people's lives.
Ms. Botchwey urged
Commonwealth to adopt comprehensive measures at all levels to combat
terrorism, including efforts to build respect and understanding for dealing with
grievances to curb threats and promote growth.
She said the
Government recognized the threat of cybercrime and that the nation was ready
implement the Declaration on Cyber, which has been adopted by the Heads of Government in
London in April 2018.
Ghana would also be
continue to collaborate with international institutions and technology partners,
such as the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization and the Commonwealth
Communication Union, to ensure Internet security around the world, she said.
GNA
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