[L-R] President Akufo-Addo congratulating President Rajoelina on his inauguration SaturdayThe newly sworn-in President Madagascar, Andry Nirina Rajoelina, has commended the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the superintending over impressive developments in Ghana over the last two years. He said this on Saturday when he held bilateral talks with President Akufo-Addo in Antananarivoshortly he was sworn into office. According to President Rajoelina, Ghana under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo, has since 2017 consistently been one of the fastest growing economies not only in Africa, but in the world. This, he explained, can be attributed to the sound economic policies being pursued by the Akufo-Addo government. He underscored the need for closer ties of co-operation and friendship between Ghana and Madagascar. Expressing his admiration for President Akufo-Addo’s vision of moving Ghana Beyond Aid, he applauded his Ghanaian counterpart for his decision to situate an industrial establishment in all parts of the country, guarantee access to education for all of Ghana’s children, and move towards making Ghana self-sufficient in the production of food. All of these, President Rajoelina explained, were signs of a Ghana being put onto the path to progress and prosperity, and indicated his preparedness to deepen the relations between the two countries for the mutual benefit of the two peoples. On his part, President Akufo-Addo congratulated President Rajoelina on his ascension, once again, to the high office of President of the Republic of Madagascar, and wished him well during his tenure of office. He commended his Madagascan counterpart for his decision to restructure the economy of Madagascar for “strong growth”, as well as establish independent bodies, akin to Ghana’s Office of Special Prosecutor, to combat corruption in the island nation. President Akufo-Addo assured President Rajoelina of the Ghanaian people’s continued solidarity with the people of Madagascar, and pledged to do his best to deepen the ties of co-operation, friendship and trade between the two countries. President Akufo-Addo returned home from Madagascar on Sunday, 20th January, 2019. By editors.3news.com|Ghana
