Foreign Affairs Ministry reacts to IGP’s letter to British High Commissioner
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey
The The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has responded to the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare’s letter to the British High Commissioner Harriet Thompson.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, they have noted with concern the intense public debate that has been generated by the communication between the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the British High Commissioner in Accra.
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The statement said, in line with the general diplomatic practice of communicating with diplomatic Missions, preferably through direct engagement, the Ministry wishes to remain circumspect on its pronouncements on the matter.
“We have therefore initiated contact with both the British High Commissioner and Inspector General of Police (IGP) to resolve the issue at stake.” The Ministry said.
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“The Ministry wishes to underline its commitment to the strong historical bonds between Ghana and the United Kingdom, which through the years, have been deepened by, among others, the
exchange of high-level visits on both sides as well as increased cooperation on trade, investments, and security.”
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“We take this opportunity to reaffirm the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two countries.”
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
