The Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana formally presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, 31st January, 2026, marking the commencement of his tenure as Ghana’s representative to the DRC. The ceremony, held in a cordial and dignified atmosphere, reaffirmed the longstanding bonds of friendship, solidarity, and mutual respect between the two countries. The Ambassador conveyed warm greetings from the President and People of Ghana and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve in a country with which Ghana shares deep historical and Pan-African ties.
In his remarks, the Ambassador underscored Ghana’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with the DRC, particularly through enhanced political cooperation, economic diplomacy, and people-to-people exchanges. He highlighted the vast opportunities for collaboration in trade, investment, mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure development, and private sector partnerships, noting that Ghana stands ready to work closely with Congolese counterparts to unlock mutual economic benefits. He emphasized that economic diplomacy would remain a central pillar of his mission, aimed at fostering sustainable growth and shared prosperity.
The Ambassador further assured the President of his resolve to actively promote closer diplomatic engagement and robust advocacy on issues of common interest at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels. He reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to peace, stability, and regional integration in Africa and pledged to work closely with Congolese authorities to deepen cooperation in security, governance, and development initiatives, in line with the aspirations of both nations.
In his response, His Excellency the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo warmly welcomed the Ambassador and commended the strong and cordial relations between Ghana and the DRC. He expressed appreciation for Ghana’s consistent support and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. The President assured the Ambassador of his full support in the discharge of his duties and conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure dedicated to advancing the shared goals of both countries.
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