President John Dramani Mahama, on Tuesday, June 10, received Letters of Credence from four newly appointed Ambassadors-designate and one High Commissioner-designate at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House in Accra.

The ceremony was witnessed by senior officials from the Office of the President and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The envoys included H.E. Mr. Bui Quoc Hung of the Republic of Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Athanasios V. Kotsionis of the Hellenic Republic of Greece, H.E. Mr. Lincoln George Downer of Jamaica, H.E. Mr. Antit Mohsen of the Republic of Tunisia and H.E. Mr. Edouard Nduwimana of the Republic of Burundi.

Their credential presentations officially marked the beginning of their tour of duty in Ghana.

On Monday, June 9, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, received open letters of appointment from the five newly appointed ambassadors-designate to Ghana.

President Mahama congratulated the envoys on their appointments and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with the respective countries.

He also stated that the government’s Resetting Ghana Agenda and 24-hour Economy Strategy are focused on creating prosperity for the people of Ghana.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussions with the envoys focused on areas of mutual interest including trade, agriculture, health, tourism, maritime affairs, green economy, education and democratic governance.

President Mahama also emphasised the importance of activating Permanent Joint Commissions for Cooperation (PJCCs) to provide a structured framework for engagement with the various countries.

He further highlighted Ghana’s continued commitment to global cooperation and diplomacy.

The envoys conveyed greetings from their respective Heads of State and expressed their commitment to deepening diplomatic and developmental ties with Ghana.

They commended Ghana’s leadership, regional role and dedication to peace and inclusive growth.

During the envoys' engagement with Mr Ablakwa, H.E. Antit Mohsen of Tunisia underscored trade, agriculture, and sports collaborations, and expressed Tunisia’s eagerness to foster regional unity through a Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC).

Representing Jamaica, H.E. Lincoln George Downer praised Ghana’s Year of Return and Black Star Experience programs, inviting Ghanaian investors to explore Jamaica’s growing ICT sector.