On Tuesday 17th January 2023,
Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg officially
inaugurated the High Commission of Malta in Accra, Ghana.
During the inauguration of the High
Commission, with the participation of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
of Ghana and Ambassadors of other countries in Ghana, Minister Ian Borg claimed
that today is a clear demonstration of Malta’s
commitment and willingness to continue strengthening its bilateral relationship
with this very important country in the African continent. Minister
Ian Borg claimed that this is the first Maltese diplomatic representation in
sub-Saharan Africa and there has been diplomatic presence since 2019.
During his speech, Minister Borg
remarked how this step goes hand-in-hand with the Foreign Affairs policy of the
Malta-Africa Strategy
2020-2025, as it will continue to strengthen the partnership between the two
continents. He claimed how this step will be serving as a catalyst for further
growth and development in this strategic partnership.
The Minister thanked the High Commissioner
Jean Claude Galea Mallia, his deputy and the rest
of the staff for the important work they carried out to make this step a
reality. He also thanked the High Commissioner of Ghana in Malta for her
important work to continue bringing the two countries closer together.
From his end, the Deputy Minister for
Foreign Affairs of Ghana Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong stated that it is an honour
for the Republic of Ghana that Malta, as a Mediterranean country at the heart
of the European Union, is opening this High Commission. He went on to say how
he looks forward to further increasing the cooperation between the two
countries through the High Commission.
