The seventeenth Chinese ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A.
Jinapor, to officially announce his presence in the country as the foremost Chinese citizen.The visit was also to share ideas on deepening the historically rich relationship between the two countries.It also served as a platform for the two countries to reaffirm their commitment to the responsible and sustainable exploitation of Ghana's mineral resources, where China's presence and interest are significant and profound.In his brief welcome address, Samuel A.
Jinapor commended China for being a faithful partner to Ghana, noting that the relationship between Ghana and China has not only been in existence since Ghana's independence, but has also been hugely beneficial to the country's development over the years.He welcomed His Excellency Tong Defa's gesture, noting that his visit is indicative of the Chinese government's commitment to collaborating with Ghana to harness the country's mineral resources within the scope of the law and environmental commitment.The Minister stated that the Ministry will continue to work with the Chinese Embassy and companies to ensure that they operate within an environment necessary for their growth."The relationship between our countries is strong and historic.
We've had a strong relationship since independence.