President John Mahama returned from a successful one-day visit to La Côte d’Ivoire where he met President Alassane Ouattara. They discussed security, cocoa production enhancement, and environmental impacts of illegal mining, aiming to strengthen ties within the ECOWAS framework.
President John Mahama recently concluded a one-day working visit to La Côte d’Ivoire, aimed at strengthening Ghana’s relations with its ECOWAS neighbors. During the meeting with President Alassane Ouattara, the leaders addressed regional security, the Alliance of Sahel States, cocoa production enhancement, and the challenges posed by illegal mining. They emphasized their nations’ crucial roles in the global cocoa market, which represents around 80% of global production, and deliberated on improving its pricing and value addition.
Furthermore, President Ouattara praised Mr. Mahama for fostering diplomatic dialogues with Sahelian nations, which is vital for reconciling these states with ECOWAS. The discussions also highlighted the environmental repercussions of illegal mining, known as galamsey, particularly due to the extensive cross-border waterways between the two countries, signifying the urgent need for cooperative measures to protect their environments.
In summary, President Mahama’s visit to La Côte d’Ivoire marked a significant step in reinforcing bilateral relations with Ghana’s neighbor. The dialogue focused on regional security, enhancing cocoa production, and addressing environmental concerns due to illegal mining, showcasing the collaborative efforts of both leaders to tackle pressing issues and foster mutual development.
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