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The Ruler of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al
Thani, has commended Ghana as a wonderful model of religious tolerance
where Muslims and Christians live and work together in peace and
harmony.
"Ghana is a very good example," the Amir stated, as he urged Ghana's
President and Ghanaians to uphold and maintain this valuable
attribute.
His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
made the above comments when he held bilateral talks with President
John Dramani Mahama, which centred on investment opportunities at the
start of a three-day state visit to Qatar.
The two leaders discussed ways of strengthening relations between
Ghana and Qatar, with President Mahama focussing on how Qatar's vast
expertise and experience in the oil and gas industry could benefit
Ghana, a statement by the Presidential Spokesperson Ben Dotsei Malor
said.
President Mahama highlighted Ghana's urgent need for the supply of
Qatari Liquefied Natural Gas, (LNG), and investments in power
generation as well as the development of Ghana's integrated
bauxite-to-aluminium industry. He further stated that once Ghana
achieves energy security, the country should be able to export power
to neighbouring countries, using the infrastructure of the West
African Power Pool.
The Amir raised questions about the potential for investment in the
tourism, hospitality and aviation, as well as agriculture sectors. He
also spoke of the value of developing an education city in Ghana along
the line of what Qatar has built.
The two leaders discussed the power of Sports, especially Football, in
a nation's socio-economic and cultural development. The Amir recalled
the valuable and memorable contribution of Ghana's legendary soccer
star, Abedi Ayew Pele, to Qatar football. (Abedi, who played soccer
in Qatar in the 1980s, is a member of President Mahama's delegation.)
President Mahama congratulated the Amir and the people of Qatar on the
nation's recent success in winning the Gulf Cup.
President Mahama and the Amir also discussed the Ebola disease
outbreak in some West African nations, with the Amir offering his
assistance and support in the fight against the disease. They also
shared views and concern over the security situation in the West
African sub-region.
President Mahama extended an invitation to the Amir to pay a
reciprocal state visit to Ghana.
Credit: Myjoyonline
