Addressing the reception on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Ayorkor Botchwey applauded the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their endorsement. We appreciate the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and their endorsement, which made us the uncontested candidate of the African Group for the West African region, she said. The foreign minister also indicated the country’s role in advancing peace and security in the West African region. Ghana's bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council is still on course as the United Nations prepare to vote on June 11, 2021. Ghana has chosen “Enhancing Global Peace and Security for Sustainable and Inclusive Development” as its theme during her tenure on the United Nations Security Council.

Source: GhanaWeb June 01, 2021 18:45 UTC