Ghana’s newly appointed Ambassador to Italy, H.E. Mrs. Mona-Helen Kabuki Quartey, has officially presented her Letters of Credence to President Sergio Mattarella during a ceremony at the Quirinale Palace in Rome, which marks the commencement of her diplomatic mission.
In addition to its ceremonial importance, this engagement represents a renewed effort to enhance economic and strategic relations between Ghana and Italy, particularly as Africa–Europe cooperation is being redefined around trade, energy security, and sustainable development.
During discussions characterized as cordial and forward-looking, both parties reiterated their dedication to bolstering collaboration across political, economic, cultural, and multilateral platforms.
Italy continues to be a vital European partner for Ghana, while Accra is positioning itself as a stable gateway to West Africa—a region of increasing geopolitical and commercial significance.
Special emphasis was placed on increasing bilateral trade and investment, particularly in the areas of energy, agribusiness, infrastructure, education, and technological cooperation.
Ghana aims to utilize Italian expertise in manufacturing, agri-food processing, and the development of small and medium-sized enterprises to expedite industrialization and value addition.
The discussions also aligned with Ghana’s domestic economic reset agenda, which includes the infrastructure “Big Push” program and the proposed “24-hour Economy” initiative, both designed to enhance productivity, create jobs, and promote export growth.
Italy, in turn, perceives Ghana as an emerging market with growing consumer potential and a strategic entry point into the broader West African region under the African Continental Free Trade Area framework.
Beyond trade, the two nations reaffirmed their shared perspectives on global challenges such as migration management, climate resilience, international security, and the enhancement of multilateral cooperation between the European Union and African institutions.
The revitalized diplomatic engagement occurs at a pivotal moment, as Ghana aims to draw foreign direct investment to bolster fiscal consolidation, promote industrial growth, and enhance infrastructure development, while European partners strive to diversify supply chains and fortify economic collaborations throughout Africa.
Consequently, the presentation of credentials signifies not merely the commencement of a diplomatic term, but also the initiation of a new chapter in Ghana–Italy relations; a chapter that is progressively characterized by economic diplomacy, strategic investment collaborations, and mutual development goals.
