Minister of state for external affairs M J Akbar visited Ghana and Equatorial Guinea from August 14-18 during which ways to deepen bilateral cooperation with the two African countries were discussed extensively.
During his stay in Ghana, Akbar held talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs Shirley Botchway on the entire spectrum of bilateral relationship, the external affairs ministry said today.
Akbar also called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo.
"The Minister of State reiterated to President Akufo- Addo the standing invitation to visit India and urged Ghana to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a founding member," said the ministry in a statement.
Akbar paid a visit to Equatorial Guinea on August 18 during which he called on the country's President Obiang
The MEA said that Obiang expressed his keen desire to intensify relations and expand cooperation with India.
"The President welcomed Indian partnership across all sectors and underlined the importance of South-South cooperation," it said.
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