Senegalese Foreign Minister in Accra

Gadio Sheikh Titianna, Foreign Minister of Senegal arrived in Accra on Thursday to deliver a special message from the Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade to President John Agyekum Kufuor.

The message is believed to centre on bilateral issues and the Sub-Region. Briefing newsmen on arrival, Titianna who is leading a four-man delegation to the country said the mission was in furtherance of the cordial relations between the two countries and their Presidents.

He said Senegal hoped to confer with neighbouring countries to compare notes towards preparation for the forthcoming Maputo Summit of the African Union (AU) in July.

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and officials of the Foreign Ministry met Titianna on arrival.