By
Edmund Mingle
The
Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has invited more Italian firms to
direct their investments into the country, saying Ghana’s economic prospects
are high.
He
said the investment environment continue to be enhanced for the benefit of
investors, assuring that there are good incentives for businesses.
Vice
President Amissah-Arthur made the call when the new Italian Ambassador to
Ghana, Laura Carpini called on him at the Flagstaff House in Accra on Friday.
He
said the Italian firms currently operating in the country could testify to the
congenial business atmosphere, saying that should be a good attractive for
other Italian companies.
He
acknowledged Italy’s high expertise in the various sectors such as mining,
manufacturing, energy and agriculture technology, and hoped that Ghana would
continue to benefit the knowledge transfer through its cooperation with that
country.
Vice
President Amissah-Arthur also thanked the Italian government for the continued
support toward the implementation of Ghana’s development agenda, saying “we are
appreciative of your development assistance.”
He
congratulated the new Ambassador for on posting to Ghana, and assured her of
government’s support and cooperation.
Ms.
Carpini, for her part, lauded the strong bond of friendship between Ghana and
Italy, and promised to work to further strengthen it for the benefit of the
people of both countries.
The
Ambassador, who presented a gift made up of a pictures of historic landmarks in
Italy, commended Ghana for the economic and democratic progress, and promised
that her country was prepared to support Ghana in her pursuit for economic
growth.
She
was optimistic that her duty tour ton Ghana would yield an improvement in trade
and bilateral relations, and promised to collaborate with all stakeholders in
that regard.
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