Ghana Champions Bridge-Building in West Africa | Ghana is committed to enhancing relationships between Anglophone and Francophone communities in Africa, following its recent full membership status in the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF).
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized this commitment at an official event celebrating La Francophonie’s 55th-anniversary flag-raising ceremony in Accra
Under the leadership of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, Ghana aims to leverage its newly acquired status within the OIF to promote unity around shared values, including democracy, human rights, and cultural diversity.
“We reaffirm our commitment to building bridges between Ghana and both Anglophone and Francophone communities,” Mr. Ablakwa said.
In light of current regional and global challenges, he underscored the importance of advancing these ideals to foster cooperation.
Ambassador Maher Kheir of Lebanon, President of the Group of Francophonie Ambassadors, echoed this sentiment, highlighting Ghana’s achievement as a significant step towards promoting bilingualism and active engagement within the Francophone community.
“More than ever, Ghana is poised to play a key role in ECOWAS and regional diplomacy, bridging the gap between English-speaking and French-speaking African countries,” he remarked.
Ghana Champions Bridge-Building in West Africa | By David Kwakutse | AviationGhana
