Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Wednesday received the open letters of three newly appointed envoys from Malta, Angola and Namibia, reaffirming Accra’s commitment to expanding diplomatic and economic cooperation with the three nations.
Welcoming the diplomats, Ablakwa congratulated them on their appointments and said their selection reflected the confidence their governments placed in them to deepen bilateral ties with Ghana. He stressed that Ghana remained ready to strengthen partnerships that deliver mutual benefits in trade, investment and development.
In talks with Malta’s High Commissioner-designate, Ronald Micallef, the minister described relations between the two countries as cordial and full of promise. He pointed to opportunities for expanded collaboration in sectors including maritime affairs, health, education and transport, adding that Ghana was prepared to work closely with Malta to unlock new economic prospects.
Micallef said his country regarded Ghana as a strategic partner and praised its leadership role within West Africa. He also commended his predecessor for helping facilitate the establishment of Maltese businesses in Ghana and said both nations could build on that foundation to boost trade volumes. The envoy added that Malta continued to draw inspiration from the decolonisation ideals championed by Kwame Nkrumah, noting that the spirit of freedom had supported his country’s economic progress.
The minister later received Angola’s Ambassador-designate, Rui Orlando Ferreira De Ceita Da Silva Xavier, recalling longstanding relations rooted in Pan-African solidarity. Ablakwa emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation in oil and gas, describing the sector as a key area for technical exchange and investment. The envoy pledged to use his tenure to consolidate existing ties and explore new avenues of partnership.
During a separate ceremony, Namibia’s High Commissioner-designate, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, received assurances that Ghana would continue to nurture relations dating back to before Namibia’s independence. Nghituwamata thanked the minister for the warm reception and said she would prioritise initiatives to enhance collaboration in agriculture and trade.
The presentation of open letters marks a formal diplomatic step allowing envoys to begin official duties. Ghana’s Foreign Ministry said the engagements reflected the government’s broader foreign policy goal of strengthening international partnerships and promoting economic diplomacy through sustained bilateral cooperation.