PM Modi received Ghana’s highest honor ‘Order of the Star of Ghana’, 4 big agreements in both countries
PM Modi was awarded the highest honor of his country, John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana.
Akra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the ‘Order of the Star of Ghana’, the highest award of his country by Ghana President John Droni Mahama. With this, the number of international awards to the Prime Minister has been more than 2 dozen. After being awarded this great honor, PM Modi expressed his gratitude to Ghana and dedicated it to the 125 crore people of the country. During this period, 4 important agreements were also signed after bilateral talks in India and Ghana.
What did PM Modi write?
After acquiring the highest honor of Ghana, Prime Minister Modi tweeted, “I thank the people of Ghana and the government that he honored me with the title of ‘Order of the Star of Ghana’. There is also a responsibility for living. India will always stand with the people of Ghana and will contribute as a reliable friend and development partner. “
Bilateral meeting with President and Vice President of Ghana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an important delegation level meeting with Ghana President John Droni Mahama and Vice President Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyamang on Wednesday at the capital Acra. After this meeting, the two countries decided to expand their bilateral relations to the level of ‘comprehensive partnership’. Prime Minister Modi’s visit is the first phase of his visit to five countries.
Trade will be double in 5 years
In a joint statement after the talks, Prime Minister Modi said that India and Ghana have set a target to double bilateral trade in the next five years. He also said that India is not only a partner in Ghana’s development journey, but also its co-passenger. The two countries signed four agreements in various fields including culture and traditional medicine. Through these agreements, steps have been taken to further strengthen mutual cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Ghana President John Dramani Mahama (right)
Ghana with India in war against terrorism
In the presence of President Mahama, Prime Minister Modi said, “We have decided to give a comprehensive partnership status to bilateral relations.” The two leaders also expressed shared concern on the issue of terrorism. Prime Minister Modi said, “We both agree that terrorism is an enemy of humanity and mutual cooperation will be strengthened to deal with this challenge.” He also thanked India for the support of Ghana in the fight against terrorism.
Serious concern over struggles in Asia and Europe
PM Modi and President Mahama also expressed serious concern about the ongoing struggles in West Asia and Europe. Also emphasized the need to adopt mutual dialogue and diplomacy to solve this. Prime Minister Modi bluntly said, “This is not an era of war, problems should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.”
What are the 4 important agreements between India and Ghana?
India and Ghana signed four important agreements (MUS) aimed at taking bilateral relations to new heights.
1. Cultural Exchange Program
The two countries agreed to a cultural cooperation program for conservation and propagation of art, music, dance, literature and cultural heritage. The purpose of this agreement is to promote tourism and cultural understanding.
2. Cooperation in traditional medicine
Ghana’s Institute of Traditional and Alternative Medicine and India’s Ayurveda Educational and Research Institute reached an agreement to cooperate in traditional and alternative medical practices. This partnership will work in the fields of education, training and research.
3. standardization and certification cooperation
There was a major agreement between the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Ghana Standards Authority regarding cooperation in quality standards, testing methods and certification processes. This will also make the commercial exchange of the two countries easier.
4. Establishment of Joint Commission
India and Ghana have decided to set up a permanent joint commission. This commission will ensure regular bilateral dialogue, economic review and strategic cooperation at the Ministry of External Affairs level. Through this commission, coordination on policy issues and development cooperation will be strengthened. (Language)
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