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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo stressed Tuesday that Ghana is determined to emerge as a prosperous country and thus capitalize on its human capital and vast natural resources for economic growth.
His government, he said, "pursues policies that would place Ghana in a situation beyond aid and thus create a rich, inclusive, sustainable, self-sustaining and resilient Ghana.
"We are determined to show that we can emulate the success of others and become a modern and prosperous nation," he told the diplomatic community at the Diplomatic New Year's welcome ceremony this year in front of Jubilee House. in Accra.
The event, attended by key signatories and senior government officials, allowed the president to greet and exchange messages of goodwill with the diplomatic community.
The president told the diplomatic corps that his government has made significant progress in the management of Ghana's affairs over the last two years and that it would work harder to ensure that these gains are not eroded.
In addition, Ghana's image and pride in the committee of nations over the last 24 months has been significantly improved and, thanks to its attractive economic prospects, stable democracy and strict country is the destination of choice. for companies and investors.
He also announced that his government plans to deploy comprehensive infrastructure across the country this year.
President Akufo-Addo badured emissaries of Ghana's commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation that united "our respective countries and peoples".
He has also extended Ghana's friendship to people from all over the world.
President Akufo-Addo stated that Ghana is committed to the goals of its foreign policy based on the country's values, respect for individual freedoms and human rights, the rule of law and the principles of democratic accountability. .
Recalling the high level of exchanges and visits between Ghana and the countries of Africa, Asia and the Middle East, he said that Ghana would consolidate the long-standing friendship between Ghana and these countries.
The President wished the new emissaries, who were attending the annual event for the first time, the badurance of the help of his administration to make their mission in Ghana worthwhile.
"I hope that we will continue to have a cordial and fruitful relationship with you this year, and I am sure that the coming years will help create and disseminate prosperity and opportunities for all," he said. did he declare.
President Akufo-Addo took the opportunity to inform ambbadadors of the upcoming celebration of "The Year of Returning Ghana 2019", an event aimed at giving a new impetus to the diaspora and its brothers in Africa.
This event would commemorate the 400th anniversary of the extraordinary sacrifices, achievements and contributions of Africans in the diaspora to the lives of Americans.
He called on the diplomatic corps to support Ghana for the success of this event in order to "consolidate the will of the African people to never again suffer such indignity and horror".
Source: GNA
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