Ambassador Prof. Hugh Aryee Receives Warm Welcome in Vanuatu
The Speaker of the Vanuatu Parliament, Rt. Honourable Simeon Seoule Davidson, extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Prof. Hugh Aryee, marking a historic moment for Vanuatu as it welcomed such a significant delegation from Africa for the first time.
During the reception, Mr. Seoule Davidson expressed his delight at Ambassador Prof. Hugh Aryee’s visit, emphasizing its historical significance and the potential for fostering collaboration and exploring opportunities between Vanuatu and Ghana.
Acknowledging the deep historical ties between Africa and Vanuatu, particularly in the context of early settlement and migration during the formation of Oceania, Mr. Seoule Davidson underscored the shared pride in their intertwined history, notably the origins of Melanesians.
Highlighting Ambassador Prof. Hugh Aryee’s pivotal role in promoting trade and economic development between Ghana, West Africa, and Vanuatu, Mr. Seoule Davidson commended the Trade Commissioner’s efforts and anticipated the vast opportunities they would bring to Vanuatu.
Both parties expressed optimism that the visit would pave the way for new business ventures, enhance cultural exchanges, and strengthen mutual cooperation.
Ambassador Prof. Hugh Aryee shared insights into his initiatives aimed at promoting Vanuatu in West Africa and beyond, emphasizing the successful hosting of the VACONGHA 2023 fair in Accra, designed to showcase Vanuatu’s products and businesses.
Addressing visa-related challenges faced by many Ghanaians and Africans wishing to travel to Vanuatu, Ambassador Prof. Hugh Aryee stressed the importance of streamlining protocols to facilitate business, investment, and tourism.
In a gesture of goodwill, Mr. Seoule Davidson presented gifts to Ambassador Prof. Hugh Aryee, symbolizing the mutual goodwill between the Republic of Vanuatu and Ghana, as the meeting concluded with prospects for further collaboration and exchange.
