The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and her counterpart from the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. M.U.M. Ali Sabry have emphasized the need for both countries to appoint Honorary Consuls to facilitate diplomatic engagements.
Both ministers recognized the need for the appointment when Ghana’s foreign minister paid a working visit to Sri Lanka from 18th -20th August 2024 to discuss matters aimed at strengthening the relations between Ghana and Sri Lanka and exploring opportunities for enhanced cooperation.
At a meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their country’s commitment to bolstering economic, cultural, and political ties, and this marked a significant milestone in Ghana and Sri Lanka relations.
The Ministers emphasized the importance of mutual support at the international fora and explored opportunities for collaboration in trade and investment, tourism, renewable energy, textile and garment industry, among others.
A key outcome of the discussions was the agreement to organize a business forum comprising relevant stakeholders from Ghana and Sri Lanka to foster dialogue, exchange ideas, and explore potential partnerships that could drive mutual economic growth and development.
The ministers noted that, for both countries to drive mutual economic growth, there is the need to appoint Honorary Consuls in each other’s country to facilitate diplomatic engagement, promote bilateral trade, and strengthen cultural and economic ties between Ghana and Sri Lanka.
As part of discussions, the two parties underscored the importance of a united voice in advocating for stronger global climate action.
They stressed the importance of enhancing collaborative efforts to tackle environmental challenges and supporting initiatives that advance sustainable development.
