Accra-Ghana, April 24, GNA – Madam Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO) will pay a two-day visit Ghana from tomorrow Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
While in Ghana, she will meet policymakers, business leaders, female entrepreneurs and civil society, a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency on Monday said.
It said Madam Okonjo-Iweala’s visit underscored the WTO’s commitment to further reinforce its support to Sub-Saharan Africa.
The statement indicated that the WTO Director-General would hold a series of meetings, especially with the President, Nana Akufo-Addo and other leaders.
As part of activities marking her visit, Madam Okonjo-Iweala will participate in a discussion on the theme, “Making Globalization Work for Africa,” to be organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs.
“I am very much looking forward to my visit to Africa. Africa is a vital part of the membership of the WTO. I look forward to strengthening our partnership with countries in the region,” the Director-General said ahead of her trip.
“African economies have taken major steps towards economic integration over the last few years at a time when the global trade landscape is changing rapidly. We must make sure we all work together to help our members in Africa take advantage of the opportunities offered by re-globalisation.”
