President Akufo-Addo in a hand-shake with Maria Jesus Alonso, outgoing Spanish Ambassador to Ghana
President Akufo-Addo has sought the support of the government and people of Spain in delivering his major campaign promises.
High on the cards are the âOne District, One Factory,â âOne Village, One Damâ and the âPlanting for Food and Jobsâ programmes.
This assistance was sought when the outgoing Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, Maria Jesus Alonso, called on him at the Flagstaff House on Friday to bid him farewell after three yearsâ duty tour of the country.
President Akufo-Addo said there are several areas that could be considered for investment purposes for the mutual benefit of their people and strengthen the existing ties.
He seized the opportunity to express appreciation to the Spanish government for the numerous supports it had extended to Ghana, especially in the area of potable water delivery.
President Akufo-Addo said Ghana and Spain have had good economic relations spanning 50 years, adding that both countries have a lot to contribute to each other to further boost the relationship between them.
He was particularly thankful to the government and people of Spain for offering support in the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
He has since asked the government of Spain to take interest in the security of the West African sub-region.
President Akufo-Addo wished the outgoing Ambassador well in her future endeavours and urged her to continue promoting the interest of Ghana.
Though she felt sad that she would be departing Ghana for her home country because of Ghanaâs hospitality, Madam Alonso pledged her commitment to ensure that the relationship and cooperation between both nations grow from strength to strength.
She was happy that Ghana’s government is engaging the private sector in the quest to bring vibrancy into the economy, and said she looked forward to a better economic future in her country and Ghana.
The outgoing envoy pledged to convey the president’s request to her country’s government and private sector leaders to increase the volume of Spanish investment in Ghana.
Since 2009, the number of Spanish companies in Ghana has shot up from 14 to 46.
Earlier, the outgoing Nigerien Ambassador to Ghana, Madam Dan Nana Icha, also called on the president to bid him farewell after a three-year duty tour of Ghana.
She used the opportunity to call for the revival of the Joint Commission between both countries for their mutual economic benefits.
By Charles Takyi-Boadu, Presidential Correspondent