Regional News of Monday, 27 January 2020Source: ghananewsagency.orgPresident Akufo-Addo to visit Saudi ArabiaPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaMadam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and her Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday announced that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be paying a State visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from February 7 - 8. This came to light when the two ministers met in Riyadh to discuss the bilateral relations between the two nations. Madam Botchwey, who is the first Ghanaian Foreign Minister to officially visit the Kingdom, said the purpose of the President's visit was to deepen relationships between the countries. On his part, Prince Faisal, who lauded the cordial relationship between the two countries; said the Kingdom was ready to welcome President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for a State visit. Prince Faisal said outstanding agreements between the two countries should be finalised in order to strengthen the bilateral relations between them.

Source: GhanaWeb January 27, 2020 01:18 UTC