Mali's Prime Minister, Gen­eral Abdou­laye Maïga, is in the country on an official visit aimed at fostering stronger ties between Mali and Ghana.

He was warmly received by a high-level government delegation and greeted by Marietta Brew, Le­gal Advisor to the President, at the airport on Wednesday.

The receiving entourage also in­cluded Mr Prosper Bani, National Security Advisor and other govern­ment officials.

President John Mahama General Abdoulaye Maïga At the time going to press, the Malian was expected to hold dis­cussions with President John Dra­mani Mahama with key areas of focus including trade, security and regional cooperation all of which are crucial for mutual growth and development.