Ghana and Mali commit to strengthening bilateral ties

Ghana and Mali have pledged to work towards strengthening ties of co-operation that exist between them. 
 
In a joint communiqué issued at the end of a day’s working visit to Mali by President Akufo-Addo yesterday, it was resolved that the two countries reinforce their co-operation in the areas of trade, agriculture, security and regional integration. 

To realize an increase in the free movement of goods and persons and the corresponding economic and commercial benefits, both countries re-affirmed their commitment towards the implementation of the ECOWAS protocols on the free movement of goods, persons and agriculture in order to curb the smuggling of agro-chemicals. 

The two countries also agreed to put measures in place to stop the illegal movement of agro-chemicals from Ghana into Mali, as well as take steps towards the diversification of agriculture in the two countries. 

On the issues of security, it was agreed that a framework to exchange and share information in tackling terrorism, armed robberies and organized crime be established.  

In his remarks to his Malian counterpart President Akufo-Addo, stressed that “even though there has been a change in direction and leadership in Ghana, fundamental commitment to a close and sustaining relationship with the people of the Republic of Mali remains unchanged.

He assured President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita,said his government will offer the people of Mali have a strong and steadfast friendship. 

GBCONLINE