The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has congratulated Ghana for developing a strong democratic culture.

He praised Ghanaians for distinguishing out among African nations for their commitment to the rule of law, political stability, and peaceful cohabitation.

“Ghana is not just another country in Africa. You are very special,” President Rebelo de Sousa noted.

He was speaking at a joint press conference in Lisbon, Portugal, with President Akufo-Addo.

President Nana Akufo-Addo is on a three-day State visit to strengthen the two countries' long-standing diplomatic relations.

The objective is to increase people's political, cultural, and socioeconomic exchanges.

The West African country wishes to strengthen multilateral collaboration, promote a better world, and solve global concerns related to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Portugal maintains strong historical ties with Ghana, dating back to the 15th Century.

President Rebelo de Sousa emphasized his country's commitment to engaging in business with Ghana, given their shared development experiences and mutual interest in addressing global challenges.

“With these, it is very easy to have good bilateral relations between the two countries,” he stated.

President Akufo-Addo thanked the Portuguese government for its commitment to advancing Ghana's voice and interests inside the European Union.

He hoped that the State visit will give a more robust platform for economic engagement, increasing trade volumes and bringing development to the people.

He stated that his administration was looking forward to expanding cooperation with the Portuguese government as Ghana sought assistance to decrease poverty to the bare minimum.

In addition, the government will collaborate effectively with its European counterparts to eliminate irregular migration, insecurity, and human rights violations.