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Norwegian Ambassador pays courtesy call on Speaker Bagbin to deepen bilateral cooporation
The Norwegian Ambassador, H. E. John Mikal Kvistad, to Ghana, has paid a courtesy call on the Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
The meeting focused on potential cooperation in key areas, including maritime security, mutual economic relations, double taxation agreements, environmental action, and multilateral collaboration.
In his remarks, Ambassador Kvistad, congratulated Speaker Bagbin on his recent appointment as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He commended Ghana’s strong democratic credentials, noting that the country’s reputation for political stability and good governance makes such an appointment well-deserved.
Speaker Bagbin, in response, expressed his appreciation for Norway’s continued partnership and assured the Ambassador of Parliament’s commitment to advancing Ghana’s democratic values.
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country.
According to a statement, the affected Ghanaians had earlier complied with an advisory issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria for evacuation.
The government said the evacuation exercise is aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of the citizens affected by the attacks.
The statement described the Ghanaians as distressed persons who sought assistance after tensions and attacks against foreign nationals reportedly escalated in parts of South Africa.
Government assured citizens that it remains committed to protecting the welfare of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
Authorities are expected to work with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in South Africa to facilitate the safe return of the evacuees to Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
