Ghana, Italy Renew Ties | General News

President Mattarella said Ghana's continued adherence to the tenets of democracy, good governance, the rule of law and principles of accountability had made the country a beacon of democracy and stability not only in West Africa but the entire African continent.

He also applauded the role being played by Ghana in helping to deal with the jihadist and terrorist threats in the Sahel.

Describing the Accra Initiative as “commendable”, the Italian President pledged the support of his country for the success of the initiative because “the stability of the Sahel is important”, adding that Italy would also support Ghana in its effort to contain the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.

The Italian President also agreed to President Akufo-Addo's suggestion that the current set-up of the global financial architecture must be more responsive to the needs of the world.