Accra (Greater Accra), 1st June 99

The New Zealand Foreign Minister, Mr Don Mckinno arrived in Accra on Sunday night for a two-day official visit.

The Minister who was accompanied by Mr Chris Seed, Deputy New Zealand High Commissioner in London, was met on arrival by Mr Victor Gbeho and his deputy, Mr Joseph Laryea.

Mr Mckinno said Ghana's bilateral relations with New Zealand have been good since independence but could be enhanced through trade, commerce and regular meetings.

He said many New Zealand's investors are doing business in the country with Ghanaians, especially in the area of agriculture and mining.

Mr Mckinno said Ghana could take advantage of New Zealand's open market and investment policy to do business with that country.

Mr Mckinno who attended the inauguration of the new Nigerian president in Abuja said he was impressed with the new wind of democracy blowing across Africa adding that "Nigeria is a very big country that can not be left out on its own."