The newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ghana to Armenia, Lesley Akyaa Opoku Ware (residence: Moscow), presented his credentials to Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, the President’s Office said in a statement.

Welcoming the ambassador, President Khachaturyan congratulated him on his appointment and wished him success in strengthening relations between the two countries.

“In recent years, we have also directed our foreign policy toward Sub-Saharan Africa. In this context, the role of Ghana is very important as a country that ensures stability on the continent and has significant influence within the African Union.

I believe we should first develop the institutional foundations of our relations, as well as bilateral ties, which require detailed discussion.

 I also congratulate you on your appointment, as we now have an ambassador who will work in this direction and advance our cooperation,” the president said.

President Khachaturyan emphasized the importance of intensifying bilateral political dialogue and organizing high-level reciprocal visits as key prerequisites for the development of cooperation.

During the meeting, the sides discussed opportunities for expanding cooperation in healthcare, education, tourism, the processing of precious metals and stones, as well as other areas. They also touched upon the prospects for developing student exchange programs and educational ties.

Ambassador Lesley Akyaa Opoku Ware thanked the president for the reception and conveyed the warm greetings of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.

“Thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity. We are always open to cooperation opportunities with countries like yours,” the ambassador said.

The sides also discussed the possibilities of deepening cooperation within international organizations and strengthening ties in other areas of mutual interest.