Akufo-Addo Out Of Ghana For Summit
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has left Ghana for the United States of America (USA) for the US-Africa Leaders’ Summit.
According to a statement from the Jubilee House, he left on Sunday, December 11 and is expected back on Saturday, December 17.
His attendance followed an invitation from President Joe Biden.
The Summit is expected to “demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.”
The summit will host all African leaders in Washington, DC from December 13-15, 2022.
According to the US State Government, the summit will build on the shared values to foster new economic engagement; advance peace, security, and good governance; Reinforce commitment to democracy, human rights, and civil society; Work collaboratively to strengthen regional and global health security.
It will also promote food security; respond to the climate crisis; amplify diaspora ties; and promote education and youth leadership.
Joe Biden says he looks forward to “working with African governments, civil society, diaspora communities across the United States, and the private sector to continue strengthening our shared vision for the future of U.S.-Africa relations.”
Akufo-Addo was accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo; the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchey; the Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen; the Minister for Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso Boakye, MP; the Environment, Science Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr Kwaku Afriyie, MP; and officials of the Presidency and Foreign Ministry.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
