As Ghana is playing important role in the development of the continent of Africa, so is India playing a pivotal role in bringing harmony and peace to the sub-continent and the world. – HE Mr. .Amissah-Arthur
Great economist, academician, and politician, the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Mr. Kwesi Amissah-Arthur visited LPU today as guest to the “Global Trade Development” Symposium being held on the campus. An 18-member high profile delegation including the 2nd Lady of Ghana Mrs. Matilda Amissah and three Deputy Ministers.
The symposium focused on Indo-Africa relationship and trade, especially against the background of the 3rd India Africa Forum Summit-2015, which was the Modi government’s biggest diplomatic outreach involving the largest-ever turnout of 41 African leaders in India. The Symposium Newsletter was released, and a special question-answer session held in relation to the event, at the Symposium. An MoU for diverse educational was signed between LPU and Deputy Education Minister of Ghana Hon’ble Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwaalso.
LPU Chancellor Mr Ashok Mittal welcomed the Ghanaian delegation and expressed his willingness to work towards mutually beneficial educational endevours. Addressing the theme of the symposium, Hon’ble Kwesi Amissah-Arthur said, “The two colonial countries Ghana and India have long ties since the days of Mahatma Gandhi and the initiation of his freedom struggle on African soil. We have gathered here today to talk about future growth prospects of the two countries and what we can achieve together. As Ghana is playing important role in the development of the continent of Africa, so is India playing a pivotal role in bringing harmony and peace to the sub-continent and the world.” Hon’ble Arthur also shared,“India as a nation has always been sympathetic to dreams and aspirations of African peoples and shown its willingness to participate in all of its struggles against colonialism, apartheid, poverty and disease. Now we have to lay common emphasis, on agricultural sector, trade, industry and investment, peace and security, promotion of good governance and civil society, information and communication technology. I have ministers of different departments along with me who will study related departments in India to be in consonance. In fact, India and the African countries are devising new parameters for an enhanced and enlarged relationship appropriate to their new role in a changing world. Besides the consultative process and the spirit of friendship, sharing knowledge and experience is another aspect that makes many African countries relate to India.”
The delegation included High Commissioner H.E. Mr. Samuel Panyin Yalley; Defence Adviser Brig General Daniel Kwaku Mishio; Presidential Staffer Hon James Agyenim-Boateng; Deputy Minister for Education Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture Hon. Hannah Bissiw; Deputy Minister for Water, Work and Housing Hon. Samuel Adusei; Director/Protocol Mr. Emmanuel Antwi; Security Officer Cpl Kwabena Acquaye; Protocol Officer Ms Priscilla Dzoku; Official Photographer Mr. Thomas Fynn; Media Officer Mr. Sebastian Syme; Security Officers WOI Yussif Mahama & PSO Ibrahim Lartey; Attaches SWO Agyiri Anthony & CPOI Kwasi Bright B.M. Atorsah.
