President Mahama Seeks International Cooperation for Reparative Justice Agenda
International cooperation will be important to advancing the reparatory justice agenda, President John Dramani Mahama has told newly accredited Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Ghana.
He appealed for their support during a ceremony at the Presidency, where diplomats from 11 countries presented their Letters of Credence.
The President urged the representatives to work with Ghana to sustain efforts towards reparatory justice and advance the broader priorities of the African Union.
“I also count on your support to sustain the momentum on the reparatory justice agenda,” he said.
The appeal comes as Ghana prepares to assume the chairmanship of the African Union Assemblies of Heads of State in 2027.
President Mahama said he would count on the cooperation of the diplomats’ respective governments to advance the continental body’s priorities.
“Excellencies, as you may all be aware, I will assume the chairmanship of the African Union Assemblies of Heads of State in 2027. I count on your government’s cooperation to advance the priorities of the African Union,” he stated.
The President also used the engagement to emphasise the role of diplomacy in building understanding and promoting cooperation among nations.
“Diplomacy is ultimately about building bridges between people. It is about creating opportunities for understanding, cooperating to resolve common challenges, and developing fair arrangements for shared prosperity,” he said.
He reminded the diplomats that their responsibilities extended beyond representing their respective countries to strengthening the bonds of friendship between their nations and Ghana.
President Mahama expressed confidence that their diplomatic engagements would produce tangible benefits for the people of Ghana and their respective countries.
He assured them of the full support and cooperation of the Government of Ghana, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in carrying out their duties.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
