COMMANDANT OF THE GHANA ARMED FORCES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE PAYS COURTESY CALL ON THE LIBYAN AMBASSADOR TO GHANA

The Commandant of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), Major General (Ing) Matthew Essien and some members of the College Staff paid a courtesy call on the Libyan Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Khamis Baraka Ibrahim, at the Libyan Embassy on Tuesday, 26 November 2024.

 

 

The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the bilateral ties between Ghana and Libya especially after the Commandant led a Delegation to attend the African Conference of Commandants (ACoC) in Tripoli, Libya.

 

 

His Excellency Khamis Baraka Ibrahim, on behalf of the Libyan government and diplomatic team, extended a warm welcome to the delegation. He noted that Ghana and Libya share many similarities, despite the geographical distance. He outlined the Embassy's crucial role in enhancing coordination and collaboration between the two nations. 

 

He added that Ghana is not just a national heritage but a legacy for the entire African Continent to uphold. HE Ibrahim commended Ghana for its unwavering support to fellow African countries and acknowledged its pivotal contributions to the establishment of the Non-Aligned Movement, underscoring Ghana's influential position in regional and continental affairs.

 

In his remarks, Major General Essien highlighted the enduring relationship between Ghana and Libya, a bond that has persisted since Ghana's independence. He emphasized the significance of Pan-Africanism, which was first championed in 1963 as a vehicle for fostering unity among African nations.

 

The Commandant stated that this movement aimed to encourage Africans to unite as one people and one family, promoting love and solidarity across the continent. The General noted that this very spirit inspired the establishment of a college dedicated to enhancing collaboration, coordination, and self-reliance among African countries.

 

Major General Essien urged both Ghana and Libya to continue strengthening their bilateral ties. He underscored the importance of mutual support in advancing shared goals and aspirations. As a symbol of this commitment, he presented a plaque to HE Khamis Baraka Ibrahim, who reciprocated with a similar gesture.

 

 

This exchange reflects not only diplomatic courtesy but also a deeper commitment to fostering cooperation between the two nations.