It is noted that this is the 6th trip of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as his 4th trip to West Africa, which demonstrates the importance that the Greek government attaches to the strengthening of our country’s relations using this region. Within the context of his trip to Ivory Coast, the first actually visit of a Greek International Minister to the country, the Minister of Foreign Affairs is scheduled to hold discussions with his counterpart Kandia Camara. In addition , the Minister is certainly scheduled to be received simply by President Alassane Dramane Ouattara. Furthermore, he is expected to meet with executives of the Africa Development Bank, and he will go to the Interregional Maritime Security Company (ISMI) at the port associated with Abidjan. On Friday, January thirteen, the Minister of International Affairs will carry out their second visit to Gabon (the first one took place within November 2021). During his stay in Libreville, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will hold talks with his counterpart, Eileen Moussa-Adamo. The Minister will be scheduled to be received by President of the country, Ali Bongo Ondimba. In addition , he can have a meeting with the Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) of Forests, Oceans, Environment and Climate Change, Shelter James Taylor White, to talk about, inter alia, the promotion of the 9th International “Our Ocean Conference 2024” to become hosted by our country. It is noted that the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gabon made a working visit to Athens last July. Minister of Foreign Matters, Nikos Dendias, will carry out a tour of 3 West African countries from 11 to 13 The month of january 2022. During Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias’ tour to the above 3 West African countries, the signing of Memoranda associated with Understanding on bilateral cooperation in various sectors is being planned. In addition , the conversations are expected to cover Greece’s cooperation with these countries, within international organisations as well, so as to tackle common challenges, on the basis of the adherence to International Law, including the International Law of the Sea. Talks are expected to focus on further enhancing Greece’s cooperation with these countries in the wide range of areas, including the economy, investment, and culture. More particularly, the Minister associated with Foreign Affairs will visit Ivory Coast (Abidjan, eleven. 01. 2023), Ghana (Accra, 12. 01. 2023) plus Gabon (Libreville, 13. 01. 2023). During his stay in the above countries, the Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with mature officials. Upon January 12, during their second visit to Ghana (the first one took place in November 2021), the Minister of Foreign Affairs will hold a meeting with the Minister regarding Foreign Affairs and Local Integration, Shirley Ayorktor Botchwey in Accra. During their stay in Ghana, the Minister will visit the St . Nicholas Greek School in Tema, which is supported by contributions from Greek entrepreneurs operating in Ghana.
