Dhaka seeks enhanced trade, economic cooperation with Ghana

Non-Resident High Commissioner of Ghana to Bangladesh Kwaku Asomah Cheremeh has paid a farewell call-on to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban.

The meeting, held on Tuesday, signified the end of Cheremeh's three-year term as High Commissioner for Bangladesh, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

President Shahabuddin expressed sincere appreciation for the high commissioner's endeavors in nurturing robust and friendly ties between Bangladesh and Ghana. 

He recognized the positive development of the relationship between the two countries during High Commissioner Cheremeh's time in office and highlighted the significance of ongoing cooperation in the shared areas of interest.

Cheremeh, in his remarks, expressed his sincere appreciation to the president and the government of Bangladesh for the steadfast support during his tenure. 

The president extended his best wishes for his future pursuits and expressed optimism that his successor would continue the progress and further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two nations.

The High Commissioner of Ghana also met Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka.

During the meeting, the high commissioner expressed his heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for the support and cooperation extended by the government of Bangladesh throughout his tenure. 

The adviser, in turn, commended the high commissioner for his dedicated service and valuable contributions to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Bangladesh and Ghana.

In the discussions, the adviser emphasised the potential for further deepening the already excellent ties between the two nations, particularly through enhanced trade and economic cooperation. 

He expressed the hope that the Honorary Consul of Ghana to Bangladesh Ebrahim Dawood Mamoon, who was also present during the meeting, would continue to play a pivotal role in advancing this agenda. 

The meeting concluded on an optimistic note, with both sides expressing a shared commitment to expedite the finalization of pending collaborative frameworks for mutual benefit.