We are expanding our diplomatic presence in Africa: the Embassy of Ukraine opened in Ghana
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine opened an embassy in Ghana to strengthen ties and counter Russian influence, and plans to open more African embassies.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Ghana has opened in the Ghanaian capital, Accra . Until an ambassador is appointed, the institution in Ghana will function at the level of a chargé d'affaires. This was announced on Wednesday, December 27, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba, who was quoted by the Foreign Ministry, UNN reports.
Last year, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy set the Ukrainian diplomatic service the task of opening new embassies in Africa. I am pleased to announce that the first of them has already started working in Ghana. We will continue to open the next ones. This is part of our strategy of developing relations with African countries, the Ukrainian-African renaissance, and countering Russian influence in the world. Expanding diplomatic presence will also open up new opportunities for the Ukrainian state, business and citizens
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It is noted that until the appointment of the ambassador, the Ukrainian Embassy in Ghana will function at the level of a chargé d'affaires. The institution will carry out a full range of functions: develop political contacts, strengthen economic ties, and provide consular services for Ukrainians and Ghanaians.
According to Kuleba, Rwanda, Mozambique, and Botswana will be the next countries to raise the Ukrainian flag over new Ukrainian embassies. In total, Ukraine plans to open ten new embassies in Africa.
