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The week-long Conference of Heads of Mission and Orientation Programme for Ghana’s newly appointed envoys has ended in Accra with a renewed call for excellence, economic diplomacy, and Pan-African solidarity. The closing ceremony and awards night highlighted Ghana’s forward-looking foreign policy while celebrating past statesmen for their contributions to the country’s diplomatic success.
Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, expressed confidence in the newly appointed envoys, describing their presence as a fresh perspective and energy for the Foreign Service. “Distinguished newly appointed envoys, we have great confidence in your abilities. Your presence signifies the infusion of fresh perspective and energy into our esteemed Foreign Service. The team spirit and synergy that have been built over the five-day training period will enable you to work in unison in our collective quest towards national building,” he said.
The five-day Orientation Programme provided a platform for knowledge exchange, practical training, and strategic policy direction, equipping the new ambassadors and high commissioners to represent Ghana with renewed vigor on the global stage. Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, underscored the government’s commitment to a proactive and economically driven foreign policy anchored on peace, security, non-alignment, and African dignity.
“This conference has revitalized our collective diplomatic spirit and sharpened our focus on promoting Ghana’s interests and values on the global stage. Economic diplomacy is a cornerstone: prioritize industrialization, trade value addition, investment, and partnerships that create jobs, facilitate technology transfer, and ensure sustainable development for Ghanaians,” Mr. Debrah emphasized.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, commended the envoys for their commitment throughout the orientation programme and urged them to build on Ghana’s strong diplomatic reputation. “The high levels of commitment that you brought to bear, your punctuality, your professionalism, your dedication is a clear testimony that the you will be assuming your responsibilities with those same values, and Ghana will be the better for it,” he said.
The ceremony also featured a keynote address by Senegalese Minister for Pan-African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Madam Yassine Fall, who reaffirmed her country’s commitment to deepening ties with Ghana. “Ghana and Senegal have been leaders in Africa in terms of African Union, African solidarity, Pan-Africanism and lending a hand to other African countries,” she noted.
A key highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of five distinguished diplomats, whose decades of service have shaped Ghana’s international reputation. Their contributions were hailed as an enduring legacy which should inspire the next generation of diplomats. As the event concluded, participants shared a sense of renewed purpose, poised to combine tradition and innovation in safeguarding Ghana’s interests and championing Africa’s collective voice.
