President Akufo-Addo left the country yesterday Monday, 7th March 2022 for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
He is leading Ghana’s delegation to the Dubai Expo 2020.
They arrived in Dubai this morning to attend the event which aims to forge new partnerships and inspire ground-breaking solutions across key industries worldwide.
It also seeks to raise awareness about the worldwide issues that mankind faces.
The Expo is expected to provide several possibilities for networking and the promotion of international connections.
Individual pavilions will be set up at Expo 2020, with countries exhibiting their unique cultures and technical innovations.
President Akufo-Addo will also deliver a statement on “Ghana Day”, scheduled for 8th March 2022; hold bilateral talks on matters of mutual interest with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; participate in a Business Forum under the auspices of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC); and hold meetings with other investors interested in doing business in Ghana.
The President was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey; the Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Keyerematen, and officials of the Presidency and Foreign Ministry.
The President will return to Ghana on Friday, 11th March, 2022.
Vice President Bawumia is acting in his absence in accordance with the provisions of Article 60(8) of the Constitution.
By Charles Takyi-Boadu, Presidential Correspondent