The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has refuted assertions that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the cause of Ghana’s strained ties with Burkina Faso.
This was in response to comments made by former President John Dramani Mahama.
The former President had claimed that the President’s recent commentary and engagement with the United States government had affected the relationship between Ghana and Burkina Faso, causing “diplomatic tension” between the two states.
But in a statement, the Ministry described the claims as “wholly unfounded and lack substantial evidence or merit.”
“It is recalled that a ministerial visit to Burkina Faso in 2022, followed by a visit of the President in 2023 received the highest level of courtesies and hospitality and reinforced the commitment of the two fraternal countries to building stronger bonds of cooperation across all fields, for the mutual benefit of our two people and our region,” it stated
The statement said, “It is crucial to emphasise that Ghana is committed to maintaining diplomatic relationships with Burkina Faso. Our interactions with Burkina Faso are guided by the principles of mutual respect and cooperation.”
“The Ministry therefore called for a focus on building bridges and strengthening ties with our neighbour rather than spreading falsehood that only serves to undermine the spirit of international cooperation,” it added.
Read the statement below
By: Rainbiwradioonline.com/Ghana
