Austria-Ghana: New Embassy and Strengthened Partnership

PeoplePoliticians ♦ Published: February 5, 2024; 23:08 ♦ (Vindobona)

In the spirit of deepening bilateral relations, Austria and Ghana have reaffirmed their desire to intensify economic and political cooperation. At an official meeting in Vienna, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and his Ghanaian counterpart Nana Akufo-Addo emphasized the planned opening of an Austrian embassy in Accra later this year as a symbolic step towards promoting bilateral relations.

Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen ( r.) and his Ghanaian counterpart Nana Akufo-Addo (l.) met for an official meeting in Vienna. / Picture: © Österreichische Präsidentschaftskanzlei / Peter Lechner/HBF

The two heads of state also expressed concern about Russia's destabilizing activities in the Sahel region. "We are monitoring developments with concern and are committed to stability and peace in the region," said Van der Bellen. Akufo-Addo emphasized the importance of support for countries affected by conflicts.

During the visit, Van der Bellen emphasized that trade between the…