We want more business relations with the United States – Akufo-Addo in Pelosi

General News of Monday, July 29, 2019

Source: starrfm.com.gh

2019-07-29

President Nana Akufo-Addo has stated forcefully that her government is aiming for a more progressive trade relationship with the United States of America, which would allow Ghanaian and US companies to forge a strong collaboration for Ghana's economic growth and the United States.

In a brief remark before a private meeting with Nancy Patricia Pelosi, US politician and Speaker of the US House of Representatives since January 2019, and her delegation who makes a three-day working visit to Ghana at Jubilee House, M Akufo -Addo said the US government and its people had been very generous to Ghana in various areas of its national life such as education, defense, health as well as support for its electoral system and that the country liked it a lot.

"I think what we're looking for above all is what your spokesperson said, that we're looking for a new, more progressive program between us. A program where Ghanaian and US companies will meet to promote economic relations between our two countries, "said President Akufo Addo.

Mr. Akufo-Addo said that he was firmly convinced that such collaboration "will be a healthier and more productive relationship that will be developed between the two countries".

The President noted that the Democratic Member of Parliament at the center of the controversy in the United States with President Trump for his suggestion of "going back", representative IIhan Omar of Minnesota, was part of the delegation of presidents, said that He followed with keen interest. the controversy involving the congressman.

He described the high-level visit as a much appreciated visit that Ghana enjoys very much.

President Nancy Pelosi, in her equally brief address, congratulated Ghana for its contribution to peace in Africa and outside Africa and for its role as exporter of security forces and security forces. peacekeeping.

"On the military, political and cultural front, we salute Ghana and thank you for sending your distinguished Ambbadador to Washington," said President Nancy Pelosi.