The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has embarked on a four-day official visit to Beirut, Lebanon, aimed at fostering collaboration and cooperation between the two nations.

During her stay, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey engaged in discussions with her Lebanese counterpart, Mr Abdallah Bou Habib, emphasizing the importance of extending cooperation beyond existing avenues.

Furthermore, Ayorkor Botchwey met with Mr Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, focusing on the recently established Ghana-Lebanon Parliamentary Friendship and advocating for enhanced exchanges between the countries.

Additionally, meetings were held with Mr Bassam Mawlawi, Lebanon's Minister of the Interior, and Mr Elias Baissari, Head of General Security.

These discussions underscored the significance of Ghana-Lebanon relations, particularly acknowledging Ghana's contribution to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

Ayorkor Botchwey expressed optimism for improved conditions for Ghanaian workers in Lebanon, while commemorating the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations, further strengthening their relations.