President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Austria, Karl Nehammer<\/span>\u00a0have agreed on key areas of cooperation primary on strengthening existing bilateral ties between the two countries.<\/p>\nThe areas of focus, according to President Akufo-Addo were on issues relating to economic growth, trade and investment promotion, support for peace and security within West Africa, climate resilience and adaptation, amongst others.<\/p>\n
This was upon the visit of the Austrian Chancellor to Ghana, the first of an Austrian Chancellor since bilateral ties begun between the two countries, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Jubilee House in Accra.<\/p>\n
In his brief remarks after the bilateral talks, President Akufo-Addo disclosed that, \u201ca major outcome of our meeting today, is the affirmation of our commitment to collaborate further on tackling emerging security threats within the region, particularly on issues of terrorism, border security and maritime barriers. We also have resolved to work together to promote democracy in the region, and reiterate and affirm our mutual stance against unconstitutional changes in government.\u201d<\/p>\n
He stated that, \u201cGhana has also called on Austria to lend it\u2019s support to the African Continent Free Trade Area, whose Secretariat is located in Accra. The AfCFTA intends to link fifty-four (54) markets, covering 1.3 billion people with the combined GDP of some 3 trillion United States Dollars.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that, \u201cby 2050, it will cover an estimated 2.5 billion people, and have over a quarter of the world\u2019s working age population. Investment and business opportunities offered to the Austrian private sector, by the infrastructure, required to link these markets more effectively, are enormous.\u201d<\/p>\n
President Akufo-Addo stated further that, due to the fact that vulnerable countries suffer the most devastating effects of climate change, the two countries have also agreed to cooperate on increasing efforts to limit global emissions towards achieving the 1.5 degree Celsius goal whilst working together to push for the expeditious\u00a0 implementation of the process of UN Reforms, based on the Ezulwini Consensus and ensure\u00a0 that the matter of UN reform, be restored as a priority item to the global agenda.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is time to correct the longstanding injustice that the current structure and composition of the UN Security Council represent for the nations of Africa,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
On the issue of migration, President Akufo-Addo bemoaned the high numbers of young people and added that, \u201cAfricans taking distressing risks across the Sahara and around the Mediterranean trying to reach a better life in Europe. Whilst we strive to provide the youth with the right environment in Africa, which will enable them enhance their skills, receive appropriate training and have access to digital technology and enhance economic opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n
He revealed that, he Austrian Chancellor and his delegation have reiterated their determination to champion the need for humane treatment of illegal migrants as well as the protection of both their human rights in accordance with international law both in Austria and in the European space. Our discussions also centered on the threats of Russian invasion of Ukraine, coupled with the effects the COVID 19 pandemic are having across the world.<\/p>\n
On the situation in Ukraine President Akufo-Addo, explained that, \u201cthe reason why Ghana led the fight for the liberation of the African continent from colonialism and imperialism and became of the five initiators of the historic Non-Aligned Movement is because of our history which has always been against great power domination of the affairs of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
Therefore, he continued, \u201cIt is this same principle, that led us to vote in the United Nations General Assembly in favour of the motion condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and this is a position that we continue to hold. Great powers of whatever make, including friendly ones trampling on small nations is not something we will welcome and within our modest means, we will register our disapproval of that. \u201c<\/p>\n
According to Chancellor Nehammer, Austria will work towards setting up an embassy in Ghana to assist and further deepen and\u00a0 bi-lateral \u00a0engagements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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