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President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday underscored Ghana’s commitment to promoting ties and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran for the mutual benefit of both countries.
He stressed that both countries have many shared values and interests, saying: “We have a very good feeling about Iran and we continue to appreciate our relationship with Iran.”
The president was interacting with the outgoing Iranian ambassador, Dr. Nosra Tollah Maleki, who had visited him at Jubilee House, Accra, to bid him farewell after his service tour of the country.
He congratulated the Persian envoy on a successful tour of duty in Ghana and praised his efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries.
“It’s common in your business, but it’s always sad to say goodbye to a good friend,” said President Akufo-Addo.
He told Dr. Maleki that Ghana was well aware of the positive steps of collaboration between the two nations, particularly in education and health, where his country had offered scholarships, both in Ghana and Iran.
“Our countries continue to share many things in common; we belong to international associations and organizations that have many shared values and interests among us,” said the President.
“We want to continue to build a world in which all people … receive the dignity that should be granted to all and a world in which the rule of law is also operational.”
“So we see that there are many areas of collaboration between our two countries.”
The President expressed his satisfaction with Dr. Maleki’s appreciation for the treatment and assistance he received from government officials in Ghana; “That is what they are meant to be and it is good to hear the Ambassador say that. They are good memories that you are taking away.”
“We will also count on you as the Ghanaian Ambassador to Iran and wherever you are; Please take the opportunity to extend my warmest greetings to the President, Rouhani, ”he said.
Dr. Maleki, who described his stay in Ghana as “wonderful”, thanked the Government and the people for the love they showed him during the period.
He said that he had witnessed, during his stay in Ghana, remarkable improvements and positive developments in the country’s economy, politics, peace, security, unity and governance, and expressed the hope that Ghana would have free, fair and peaceful elections.
— GNA
