President John Dramani Mahama has charged Ghana’s newly appointed high commissioners and ambassadors to place economic diplomacy at the heart of their mission, urging them to project Ghana as a beacon of opportunity and innovation on the world stage.
Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony in Accra, President Mahama described the appointments as a testament to the envoys’ distinguished records in both public service and the private sector. He urged them to deliver measurable results and uphold accountability, noting that Ghana’s foreign service faces a pivotal moment.
In a move he called historic, President Mahama announced the introduction of key performance indicators (KPIs) for embassies and missions abroad. These KPIs, he explained, are not just administrative requirements but essential instruments to ensure that every diplomatic action advances Ghana’s national priorities. “I will personally monitor progress as part of our commitment to results-oriented diplomacy,” he stated.
The president outlined the government’s Reset Agenda as the guiding blueprint for restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and fostering inclusive prosperity. He tasked the new envoys to extend this agenda globally by forging partnerships, attracting investment, and strengthening Ghana’s influence in international affairs.
While reaffirming Ghana’s long-standing foreign policy of Pan-Africanism, peaceful co-existence, and justice, President Mahama called for a more agile and innovative approach to diplomacy in light of rapid changes in global geopolitics, economics, and technology.
“I expect you to be the vanguards of Ghana’s economic diplomacy. Let your missions become dynamic hubs of export promotion, investment attraction, tourism marketing, diaspora mobilisation, and innovation,” he charged the envoys.
Concluding, President Mahama reminded them that their mandate extends beyond representation, demanding strong leadership, fairness in administration, and ethical stewardship of Ghana’s resources.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
