The head of mission, Denmark Ambassador to Ghana, H. E. Tom Norring has disclose that Ghana can be the hope for Africa if they utilize their resource and talent very well.
In an interview with AMN News, the outspoken diplomat narrated the kind of talents he have come across in the country is overwhelming and if it is put use very well, the country may shine again as the stars of Africa. He made this known at the meeting with Ohene Anochie Phoxman, Founder and Managing Director of Aya Media, Inc. on Tuesday.
He added that, in his career as diplomat, he has been in many countries and worked with different people, therefore Ghanaians stands out in many things from democracy to humility.
Over 30 years of Diplomatic experienced, I believe Ghana stands tall in Africa. There are a lot of unique talents in the country and the land has blessed with different natural resources, what is left is to direct the talents and the resources towards national development. I mean the people are awesome and adoring, the popular welcome slogan ‘Akwaaba’ made me feel at home when I entered the country in the year 2020, he stated.
The Ambassador further explained the long standing bilateral relationship between Ghana and Denmark, from aid to trade agreements for mutual benefits and their impact on Ghana’s development.
Ghana and Denmark have come a long way since 17th century we came to this land. People of Denmark have contributed massively to seek the betterment of this country and Ghanaians are always in our hearts. My country have provided an aid up $16-17 billion in developmental projects in the field of agriculture, health, infrastructure, water projects including workshops and training until 2020. Currently we have no ongoing project because, we have shift from providing aid to bilateral trade in support of Nana Addo’s Ghana beyond aid policy.
He also shared his experience for his stay in Ghana, in his view the country is a very calm place to live and do business. However, he continued to encourage investors and people who wants to do business in Ghana not to give up on the country because our current situation is temporal and will surely passed for the economy to revive back to its normal state.
Denmark is located in the Northern Europe with a population of less than 6 million people.
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