04/06/2024
PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO ADVOCATES FOR STRONGER AFRICA-KOREA PARTNERSHIP AT 2024 SUMMIT
Seoul, June 4, 2024 — The 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, held in Seoul, Korea, began today with a powerful call for deeper collaboration and mutual growth from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana.
Addressing a distinguished audience, including Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and other Heads of State and Government, President Akufo-Addo outlined a vision of shared growth, sustainability, and solidarity under the summit’s theme, "The Future We Make Together."
In his remarks, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the longstanding relationship between Ghana and Korea, established nearly fifty years ago in 1977. "Korea has proven to be a reliable partner and dependable friend of Ghana," he stated, highlighting the economic, cultural, and political exchanges that have benefited both nations.
The Ghanaian leader praised the collaborative spirit that has characterized this partnership and expressed hope for its continued strength.
President Akufo-Addo identified three critical pillars for the future of Africa-Korea relations: shared growth, sustainability, and solidarity.
He underscored the importance of economic collaboration, noting Africa’s abundant natural resources and youthful population as key assets. "By fostering trade, investment, and innovation, we can create a relationship of synergy that benefits both regions," he said.
He pointed to significant progress in economic cooperation, with increased trade volumes and successful joint ventures in manufacturing, agriculture, and information technology.
However, President Akufo-Addo acknowledged that more work is needed to remove barriers to trade, enhance infrastructure, and promote knowledge exchange to unlock the full potential of this partnership.
Addressing the global climate crisis, President Akufo-Addo called for sustainable practices to protect the environment and promote renewable energy.