September 10, 2009

Ghana and Israel have signed an aquaculture agreement as part of an effort to encourage existing trade ties between the two countries.

Kwesi Ahwoi, Ghana's Minister of Food and Agriculture, said the government would ensure that Parliament ratified the cooperation plan signed in 2006 so that the two countries can cooperate in other areas including health, medicine, agriculture and education.

Alhaji Muhammad Mumuni, Ghana's Foreign Minister, said he was happy with the involvement of the private sector and that the government will provide the necessary environment to facilitate private business in Ghana.

Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Avigdor Liberman pledged Israel's commitment to the agreement and said his country was prepared to share knowledge and expertise in the area of agriculture.