Ghana’s Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Sector Investments, Ken Ofori-Atta, recently met with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

According to the report by Daily Graphic, the meeting took place at the Gudaibiya Palace in Bahrain on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, where discussions were held to improve cooperation between the two countries, particularly, in the finance and economic sectors.

The Prime Minister of Bahrain stressed on the importance of bilateral relations between Ghana and Bahrain, urging for increased cooperation across key sectors of both economies.

Former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta also expressed admiration for the ongoing development and progress in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

He reiterated Ghana's commitment to strengthening its relationship with Bahrain to promote economic growth and development in both nations.

Other news agencies in Bahrain further reported that Ken Ofori-Atta's meeting with the Prime Minister also addressed regional and global developments of mutual interest.

In attendance with the former finance minister were other high-profile officials from Bahrain, 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.

On the side, Ken Ofori-Atta also conducted meetings 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 Ghana delegation included 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, and other senior officials and representatives.

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