On 3 April 2025 at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Ms. Wanalee Lohpechra, Deputy Director-General of the Department of South Asian, Middle East, and African Affairs, welcomed and had a discussion with H.E. Mrs. Florence Buerki Akonor, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the Kingdom of Thailand, with residence in Kuala Lumpur, and Ms. Sicha Singsomboon, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Ghana to Thailand, on the occasion of the Ambassador’s travel to Thailand on official duties.

               The Ambassador of Ghana expressed condolences on Thailand earthquake on 28 March 2025 and commended Thailand’s resilience and speedy recover to normality after the disaster. The Ambassador also expressed sincere thanks to the Royal Thai Government for facilitating the repatriation of Ghanaian nationals, illegally recruited to work in Myanmar. The Ambassador informed that during her visit, she would meet with relevant Thai authorities both in Bangkok and in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, in preparation for further repatriation of the Ghanaian nationals.

               Both sides exchanged views on various issues of cooperation between Thailand and Ghana, such as development cooperation and trade and investment cooperation. The Deputy Director-General inquired of the progress since the visit to Thailand of the Ghanaian business delegation in September 2024. She also invited the Ambassador of Ghana to participate in the upcoming the Colours of Africa event, held almost annually to promote awareness, potential and opportunities for Thai private sector in Africa.

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