Danish Envoy lauds Ghana’s economic strides

The outgoing Ambassador of Denmark to Ghana, Mr Carlsen Nilaus Pedersen, has commended Ghana for its economic growth and democratic credentials. He said Ghana's enviable record had endeared the country to Danish investors, who have increased their investment in the country over the last two years.

Mr Pedersen made the commendation when he  called on President John Dramani Mahama at the Flagstaff House in Accra to bid him farewell.

The Danish Ambassador, who has completed a two-year duty tour of Ghana, said Ghana and Denmark had witnessed a major shift in bilateral relations during his stay in the country.

He pledged to continue to be an advocate for Ghana to further deepen the ties between the two countries.

Responding, President Mahama said Ghana and Denmark have enjoyed historical bilateral relations and mentioned the Christiansborg Castle at Osu in Accra as one of the symbols of that relationship.

He said the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) had engaged in many development projects in the country.

The President stressed the need for the development partners to stick to the disbursement plan of their budget support to Ghana and affirmed the government's commitment to be prudent in its expenditure.

He said despite Mr Pedersen’s short stay in the country, he had achieved a lot in terms of promoting trade and diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Story: Musah Yahaya Jafaru