Il presidente del Consiglio Gentiloni in Ghana. Il Console Taricone: «Rapporti saldi fra Italia e Ghana. Siamo pronti a nuove sfide»

Economy, development and diplomatic relations. These were the topics discussed during the summit between the President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo and the Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni , who was welcomed on Tuesday 28 November 2017 in Accra by the highest authorities of the African state and who later also visited the John Agyekum Kufuor FPSO, an Eni platform off the coast of the country .

“The stability and democracy that Ghana has achieved – said the head of the Italian government during a press conference – are a point of reference for the entire continent and for Europe. The relations between Italy and Ghana, which this year reach 60 years of diplomatic relations – added Gentiloni – are important not by chance: Italy has always tried to contribute to the development of Ghana, starting with large infrastructures to exploit water energy. Today’s story is the story of the importance of a country that for its stability and its democratic regime is an example throughout West Africa”.

Statements confirmed by the words of the President of the Republic Nana Akufo-Addo , who underlined how there are «many areas in which Italy is involved in Ghana, the Kofi Annan center benefits from the support of Italy and also the trade between Italy and Ghana is strengthened and we can also talk about Eni» whose investment in Ghana , continued Akufo-Addo «is really important in the economy of Ghana, not only in the oil area but also in gas. With this project Ghana manages to be self-sufficient in gas and we hope to move forward in other sectors, including in the renewable energy sector».

Also present at the meeting was the Honorary Consul of Ghana in Italy Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone , whose presence was requested by the flag-staff house, as a perfect example of integration between Ghana and Italy .

The Consul, defined the meeting as “cordial”. “Various topics were discussed: immigration, education, integration, small-medium industries” highlighted Consul Taricone, according to whom “the institutional relations at the highest levels between the two countries are solid” thanks also to the “delicate tasks carried out efficiently by the Embassies and Consulates”. However, there is still work to be done, underlines Taricone. “The real problem – explains the Consul – arises when the ball passes from the highest institutions, in cascade, to the municipalities and the commercial and industrial operators. There is still much to do and a long road to travel. We are ready to do it”.