Israeli Ambassador’s visit

Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Amb. Shlomit Sufa, on Thursday, February 17, 2022, called on the management of the New Times Corporation.

The visit of the ambassador who has been in the country for six months, was to franternise with one of the state-owned media houses in Ghana for close collaboration.

Madam Shlomit Sufa who has been in the diplomatic mission for 21 years

said, it was important for them to engage the media on interviews, events, and provide the needed information on issues relating to Israel.

According to her, adding that “we may not agree on everything but it is important for us to present our perspective on how we want to tell our story.”

Sharing her thoughts on Ghana, she noted that even though there was a mixture of cultures, the Ghanaian heritage was of outstanding universal value and expressed her appreciation to management of NTC for the cordial reception.

The Managing Director of the Corporation, Mr.Martin Adu-Owusu in his address touched on the activities of the state institution and its readiness to assist the Israeli Embassy any time the need arose.

He said that NTC was always ready to assist her outfit to put out information concerning Israel “through our two papers, Ghanaian Times and The Spectator”.

He added that the call on NTC was a testament that the relationship between both institutions would be stronger henceforth.

The Editor of Ghanaian Times, Mr. Dave Agbenu, also said the relationship between NTC and the Israeli Embassy had long existed and been cordial in the areas of agriculture, and sports among others.

He was of the view that the relationship would be well cemented, and suggested some exchange programmes for the media in both countries to learn from each other.

Editor of The Spectator, Mr.Emmanuel Amponsah stated that he had been following Israel closely and loved how they had been addressing issues on security and politics, as well as the rate at which the media held government for transparency and accountability.

The Marketing Manager, Mr. Alfred Koomson, also touched on the country’s relationship with Israel over the years, saying “for Ghanaians to better appreciate the history of Israel, it would be more appropriate to have a special pullout on days earmarked for special moments in the country’s history.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme