Ghana and Iran final Friday, renewed their bond of cooperation and pledged to deepen their bilateral ties for the mutual advantages of each international locations.
This was when Ghana joined the Iranian Neighborhood to mark the 45 years anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran established on February 11, 1979 by Ayatollah Khomeini, after an rebellion led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty.
In attendance have been ministers of states, conventional and spiritual leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps and mates of the Iranian Neighborhood in Ghana.
Addressing the gathering, the Islamic Republic of Iran Ambassadors to Ghana, Bejan Gerami, mentioned the Islamic Revolution had made vital development within the subject of financial, science, and nuclear expertise for the good thing about humankind.
He mentioned the connection between the 2 international locations would proceed to develop because of the goodwill of their management, and counseled President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his efforts in sustaining the robust ties between them.
Mr Gerami mentioned the Iran’s international coverage was based on the “ideas and values of peace, justice, independence whereas rejecting discrimination, aggression and international domination in worldwide politics.”
The Ambassador mentioned Iran all the time had constructive and powerful cooperation with pleasant international locations, particularly Ghana, including “the connection between Ghana and Iran which was established in 1983 has remained constructive, cordial and ever- increasing.”
Mr Gerami mentioned Ghana-Iran Joint Everlasting Fee for Cooperation( JPCC) had held seven conferences culminating within the signing of 20 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in well being, schooling, agriculture, vitality, to say however just a few.
He famous the institution of the Islamic College School and the Iran Clinic in enhancing schooling and healthcare supply within the nation.
Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, Minister of Tourism, Artwork and Tradition who represented the federal government mentioned “it is our agency imagine that the robust bond of cooperation between the 2 international locations will additional be strengthened within the years forward.”
He mentioned Ghana seemed forward to host the JPCC this yr, and implement the selections for the mutual advantages of each international locations.
Dr Awal urged the Iranian enterprise neighborhood to benefit from the beneficial atmosphere and put money into the nation.
He mentioned Ghana endorsed the decision of worldwide disputes by way of peaceable means, and would proceed to assist processes that enhanced international peace and safety.