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Ghana’s Foreign Ministry Renamed

Ghana’s foreign ministry has announced changes to its name.

The Ministry will now be known as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) instead of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFARI) as it was called under the past administration.

This is one of the series of changes the current administration is making to some sectors of the country.

In a Facebook post, the Ministry said, “Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is now Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”

The Ministry will soon be headed by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa who is expected to be vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament following his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama.


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in concert with its Diplomatic Missions abroad, has the responsibility for the conduct of Ghana’s foreign policy, serving as the chief advisor to the Government in the formulation of Ghana’s foreign policy.

It also facilitates the conduct of relations between the Government and the diplomatic and consular missions located in and accredited to Ghana, ensures that members of the diplomatic and consular corps understand and comply with local laws and regulations, administers the extension of privileges to the diplomatic and consular corps, advises the Office of the President, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the Diplomatic corps on matters relating to protocol, ceremony, privileges and immunities.

Additionally, the Ministry also has under its auspices the Passport Office responsible for issuing passports and other travel documents to Ghanaians, whose applications have been approved. The office also provides files and documents in respect of passports under investigation by Interpol, the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI), and the Police.

Another aspect of the Ministry is to provide legal advice to the government, implement Ghana policy and participate in the negotiation and interpretation of international agreements. They also prepare instruments of ratification, coordinate issues arising from Ghana, monitor the legislative proposals and administrative practice of the Ministry and compile the Ghana Treaty Series.

It also provides Ghana’s citizens overseas with the consular protection and assistance, advises the government, co-ordinates and directs the activities of overseas posts, implements government policy and informs Ghanaians on matters relating to consular protection overseas.

 

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini

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