Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Bernard Quintin, will head a high-level European Union (EU) delegation to the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on January 7, 2025, in Accra.
H.E. Quintin has been officially designated by Her Excellency Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to represent the EU at this historic event.
The delegation will include prominent officials such as:
- H.E. Irchad Razaaly, EU Ambassador to Ghana.
- H.E. Carole van Eyll, Belgium’s Ambassador to Ghana.
- Other senior EU and Belgian officials.
In a statement, the EU highlighted its key partnership priorities with Ghana, including:
- Job Creation: Supporting initiatives to enhance employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
- Economic Diversification: Promoting sustainable growth across various sectors of the economy.
- Regional Security: Strengthening collaboration to address security challenges in West Africa.
- Sustainability: Advancing efforts towards environmentally conscious development.
The EU described the inauguration as a “significant moment in Ghana’s history” and reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana as a crucial partner for sustainable and inclusive development.
The attendance of a high-level delegation underscores the EU’s recognition of Ghana’s democratic achievements and its leadership role in the region. The EU’s ongoing engagement reflects its dedication to fostering peace, prosperity, and resilience in Ghana and across West Africa.