Accra, Dec 12, GNA- Vice President John Dramani Mahama on Monday lauded the decision of some companies from the United Arab Emirates to boost economy with investment in various sectors.

He said the Emirates had a lot of expertise and a good track record in investment and economic growth which could stimulate Ghana's rapid socio-economic development in the coming years.

The Vice President was addressing a business delegation from Dubai, UAE called on him at the Castle, Osu which had called on him to express desire to invest in o il and gas, mining and tourism sectors of Ghana's economy.

The delegation after holding series of meetings with their Ghanaian counterparts have agreed to set up a joint committee to promote trade, politics and cultural relations between the two countries. Vice President Mahama said Ghana, a member of' 1