Ghana and Eswatini have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a joint cooperation.
During a state visit by the King Mswati III, he and President John Mahama agreed to enhance trade relations between the two countries.
The King of Eswatini is the head of the former Swazi royal family. Heading an absolute monarchy in the southern African kingdom, Mswati III is on a state visit to Ghana under the auspices of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Arriving on Tuesday and being received at the Jubilee Lounge by the Chief of Staff and other senior government officials, he then proceeded to the seat of government where he inspected a Guard of Honor mounted.
After exchanging pleasantries, both leaders headed for the credentials.
“Your visit and the bilateral discussion that will take place after will form the framework for the cooperation that exists between our two countries. So, I’m sure you’re going to have quite an interesting visit to the Asante kingdom. But I wish to warmly welcome you and the queen and your delegation to Ghana,” President Mahama said.
The King expressed appreciation for the show of courtesies to the kingdom of Eswatini. Trade ties between the two countries is on the front burner.
“We are looking forward to seeing the people of this country and to exchange a lot of information. We have a lot in common, especially when it comes to culture, lifestyles and so on. We can share a lot.
A lot of ideas could be developed because if you look at the trade within Africa, you can see that it is very limited. It is high time we really turn around that situation,” King Mswati III noted.
The two countries represented by their Foreign Ministers jointly signed a memorandum of understanding for joint cooperation.
The King will be in Ghana for four days during which he will be hosted by the Asantehene. He will also be at the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) Secretariat.
