In a significant event on Friday, February 16, 2024, H.E Amb. Prof. Hugh Keku Aryee, the Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, received a warm welcome from the Rt. Hon. Simeon Seoule Davidson at the Parliament house during his official visit to the Republic of Vanuatu.
During his welcome speech, the Rt. Hon. Speaker expressed his pleasure in hosting H.E Professor Hugh Aryee, noting the historical significance of this visit as the first time Vanuatu, particularly the Parliament of Vanuatu, welcomed such a crucial delegation from Africa.
The meeting, held at the Parliament House, aimed to strengthen collaboration and explore opportunities between the Republic of Vanuatu and Ghana.
Honourable Simeon Seoule, the current Speaker of Parliament, who has been serving in this role since his election on June 15, 2021, warmly greeted Trade Commissioner Aryee.
Acknowledging the deep historical ties between Africa and Vanuatu, the Speaker highlighted the shared history, particularly the origins of Melanesians, dating back to early settlement and migration during the formation of Oceania.
Emphasizing Trade Commissioner Aryee’s pivotal role in promoting trade and economic development between Ghana, West Africa, and Vanuatu, the Speaker praised the vast scope of the Trade Commissioner’s work and the immense benefits it could bring to Vanuatu.
The Speaker expressed optimism that the Trade Commissioner’s visit would pave the way for new business opportunities, enhance cultural exchanges, and foster cooperation between the two nations.
Both Honourable Simeon Seoule and Trade Commissioner Aryee look forward to continued visits, cooperation, and mutual benefits between Ghana and Vanuatu. This landmark meeting sets the stage for strengthened ties and collaborative efforts between Ghana, Africa, and the Republic of Vanuatu.
The Republic of Vanuatu, an island nation situated in the South Pacific Ocean, holds a strategic location, being east of Australia and north-east of New Caledonia, west of Fiji, and south of the Solomon Islands. Formerly known as New Hebrides during its colonial era, Vanuatu offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
As Trade Commissioner Aryee focuses on promoting Vanuatu to West Africa and beyond, both countries are poised to explore avenues of investment, business, trade, and tourism. The exchange of gifts between the Rt. Hon. Speaker Rt.Hon. Simeon Seoule Davidson and H.E Amb. Prof. Hugh Aryee symbolizes the mutual goodwill between the two nations, signaling a promising future of collaboration and growth.
