Parliamentary Delegation returns from Yugoslavia

A seven-member Parliamentary Delegation led by the Speaker Mr Peter Ala Adjetey returned home from Yugoslavia after a five-day reciprocal visit.

Briefing newsmen on arrival, Mr Adjetey who described the visit as successful recalled the long-standing relationship between the two countries as founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

The Speaker said the two countries have strong basis for co-operation in agriculture, trade and industry and the exchange of technocrats.

He said the delegation called on the Prime Minister of Yugoslavia, the Vice President of Serbian Republic and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yugoslavia.

They also held separate discussions with the Presidents of both the Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament and visited industrial establishments including the office of Energo Project, which constructed the Accra International Conference Centre. The company is undertaking other projects in the country.

Members of the delegation included Mr Alban Bagbin, Minority leader, Mr Abraham Ofoe Aidoo, Majority Chief Whip, Mr Doe Adjaho, Minority Chief Whip, Mr Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Mr Rex Owusu-Ansah, Clerk of Parliament.

Mr Dusan Vujacic, Charge-D'Affairs of the Yugoslav Embassy, met the delegation on arrival.