Former Japanese Prime Minister arrives

Accra (Greater Accra), 31st May 99 -

Former Prime Minister of Japan Mr Ryutaro Hashimoto arrived in Accra on Sunday.

Mr Hashimoto, now Senior Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister, was accompanied by his wife Mrs Kumiko Hashimoto, and senior officials of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mr Victor Gbeho, Foreign Minister, and officials of the Japanese Embassy in Ghana met Mr Hashimoto on arrival.

While here Mr Hashimoto would call on President Jerry John Rawlings and commission the Sekondi Fishing Harbour, which was funded by the Japanese government.

He would also visit some Japanese funded projects and tour places of interest.

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