Accra, Jan 20, GNA -Ghana's message to the rest of the world is that peace, democratic governance and openness have come to stay, and the rest of the world should take advantage of the stable and peaceful environment and forge mutually beneficial collaborations with the country.

Mr Frederic Clavier, the new French Ambassador to Ghana made the observation when he presented Letters of Credence, to President John Evans Atta Mills at the Osu Castle in Accra.

Five other envoys also presented Letters of Credence to the President, and praised Ghana on its democratic credentials, as they pledged to enhance the relations of between Ghana and their respective countries.

They are Mr Rajinder Bhagat, from India, who replaces Mrs Ruchy Ghanashyam; Madame Abdoumoumine from Niger; Mr Hesham Meshal Swailem al-Sowalem from Saudi Arabia, Mr Aydin Nurhan from Turkey; and Mr Sudirman Hase'