Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell signed 3 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the President of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo.
The signing which took place at Silversands Grenada hours before the Military Parade at the National Cricket Stadium on Independence Day, signals the 2 parties’ commitment on matters of Culture, Trade and Education between both countries. This will further enhance their existing ties of friendship and cooperation and their commitment to the objectives and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
Noting the importance of culture, education, and trade both Prime Minister Mitchell and President Akufo-Addo believe the MOU will serve their common interests. Some of the initiatives may include cultural and educational exchange programmes, business and investment forums, and knowledge-sharing platforms within the Afro-Caribbean brand.
A Visa Waiver agreement was also signed, which will exempt citizens of Grenada and Ghana from visa requirements to enter, stay in, transit through, and depart. The visa is valid for a period not exceeding 30 days, in any 180-day period, from the date of first entry.
President Nana Akufo-Addo led a high-level delegation which also included his Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey.
The President’s visit included his attendance at the joint sitting of Parliament on 6 February. He was the guest of honour at Grenada’s 50th Anniversary of Independence celebrations at the National Cricket Stadium.
The president’s visit marked the first visit by an African president since the 1980s.
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It’s very extremely necessary indeed.
What a great move by the government to strengthen ties between Grenada and the African Continent. It is great that this agreement can open up tourism, trade and business between the two countries. Such a great move!
Let us hope that direct flight will follow as it would be wonderful to learn one of the many dialects such as Tre. We did the same with China whence Mandarin was introduced into the country. We have often heard that English is our second language, so let’s put things right.