Accra, May 19, 2023 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Burkina Faso to Ghana and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Pingrenoma Zagre, bid farewell to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Honorable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, during a meeting held on Friday. The occasion provided an opportunity for H.E. Zagre to express his appreciation for the support extended by the Government and the people of Ghana throughout his six-year tenure in the country.
Ambassador Zagre acknowledged the significant improvements in the bilateral relations between Burkina Faso and Ghana in several key areas. Notably, the two countries experienced a surge in high-level visits, collaborated on electricity connection projects, and made significant strides in the development of railway infrastructure that facilitated better connectivity between them. H.E. Zagre emphasized that the presence of a large Burkinabe community in Ghana was a testament to the warm hospitality of the Ghanaian people, commending them for their support during challenging times faced by Burkina Faso. He concluded by extending his best wishes to Ghana’s Foreign Minister in her future endeavors and reaffirmed Burkina Faso’s commitment to further enhancing the already existing positive relations.
In response, Honorable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey expressed her profound gratitude to Ambassador Zagre for his remarkable efforts in promoting stronger ties between Ghana and Burkina Faso. She lauded his role as the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and his commitment to fostering cooperation and friendship between the two nations. Hon. Ayorkor Botchwey assured the departing ambassador of Ghana’s unwavering dedication to the Ghana-Burkina Faso Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC), which facilitates the implementation of joint projects such as the ongoing electricity connection and railway development initiatives.
The Ghana-Burkina Faso relationship has witnessed significant growth and cooperation in recent years, supported by the efforts of both nations to strengthen economic, political, and social ties. The continuous exchange of high-level visits and collaborative ventures has bolstered the friendship between the two countries, with initiatives like the electricity connection projects and railway infrastructure development serving as tangible examples of their joint progress.
The Ghana-Burkina Faso Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) serves as a crucial mechanism to ensure the implementation and monitoring of bilateral projects. The commitment expressed by Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey to the PJCC underscores Ghana’s dedication to nurturing a prosperous partnership with Burkina Faso.
As Ambassador Zagre’s tenure comes to an end, both nations anticipate continued collaboration and the further deepening of friendly relations. The enduring goodwill between Ghana and Burkina Faso lays a solid foundation for mutual progress, and the legacy of Ambassador Zagre’s diplomatic efforts will undoubtedly be remembered as a catalyst for strengthening ties between the two countries.
