Ghana to consider reopening mission in Iran

President John Agyekum Kufuor on Tuesday said Ghana would consider the re-opening of its mission in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would soon begin the negotiations to that effect when a firm decision is taken, President Kufuor announced when Mr Majid Bizmark, Iranian Ambassador, presented his credentials to him at the State House in Accra.

He said the re-activation of the dormant Joint Permanent Commission of Co-operation between the two countries would also be considered due to the tremendous contribution Iran has made to Ghana in agriculture, health, education and culture.

Mr Bizmark said the success of the transparent and free elections in Ghana has shown the political maturity of Ghanaians and has made Ghana a model of democracy in Africa. "This development promises a new era of growth and progress in Ghana." he added.