By James Amoh Junior, GNA

Accra, Sept. 12, GNA – The bilateral relations between Ghana and Austria have taken a significant step forward with the opening of the new Austrian Embassy in Accra.

The embassy’s opening marks a pivotal moment in the diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries.

The new embassy, located in the same building as Suncity Apartment in Osu, on the Labadi stretch, is set to further enhance diplomatic engagement and foster stronger economic and cultural ties between Austria and Ghana.

Mr Jackson Alexander Schallenberg, Austria Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, speaking at the opening of the Embassy at its temporary location, said it marked a milestone in the long-standing relationship between Ghana and Austria.

He said, “Ghana is a beacon of stability, possibility, opportunity and optimism”, and that fostering a people-to-people, economic and trade partnership was non-negotiable.

The Minister described the partnership between Ghana and Austria as mutually beneficial and said the future prosperity of the two countries would depend on a stronger partnership.

The partnership between the two countries, Mr Schallenberg said, was a sign of commitment, mutual trust, and utmost belief in the potential of the opportunities the partnership and friendship could hold.