Ghana’s Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments, Ken Ofori-Atta, recently had a meeting with Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
As reported by the Daily Graphic, the meeting occurred at the Gudaibiya Palace in Bahrain on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, focusing on enhancing cooperation between the two nations, especially in finance and economic sectors.
The Prime Minister of Bahrain highlighted the significance of bilateral relations between Ghana and Bahrain, advocating for increased collaboration across key sectors of both economies.
Former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta commended the ongoing development and progress in Bahrain and reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to fortifying its relationship with Bahrain to foster economic growth and development in both countries.
Other news outlets in Bahrain also noted that Ken Ofori-Atta’s discussion with the Prime Minister included regional and global issues of shared interest.
Present with the former finance minister were several high-ranking Bahraini officials, including His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy; HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa; and Minister of Cabinet Affairs, HE Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki.
Additionally, Ken Ofori-Atta met with Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), at the EDB’s headquarters.
The Ghanaian delegation comprised Mohammed Habibu Tijani, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Ghana to the Kingdom of Bahrain residing in Riyadh, Reginald Yofi Grant, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, along with other senior officials and representatives.