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Ghana and Egypt to form joint economic co-operation

Fri, 19 Feb 1999 Source: --

Kumasi (Ashanti Region) 19 Feb.'99

Kumasi (Ashanti Region) 19 Feb.'99 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Egyptian embassy will organise an economic forum to explore areas of business investment. Mr Talaat Mounen, Egyptian Ambassador in Ghana announced this yesterday during a call on Mr Kojo Yankah, Ashanti Regional Minister as part of a two-day official visit to the region. He said Ghana is not noted for only football, but has potentials in other economic ventures which should be explored. As part of the tour, Mr Mounen will inspect some projects being undertaken by Arab Contractors, including the rehabilitation works of the Kumasi Sports Stadium and the World Bank-sponsored Kumasi Subin drainage project. Mr Yankah, briefed Mr Mounen on the socio-economic and cultural heritage of the Ashanti region and its contribution to national development.

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