Vice-President returns home from UN session

The Vice-President, Alhaji Aliu Mahama on Wednesday returned home from the United States, after leading a government delegation to attend the 37th United Nations session on children.

He told journalists shortly after his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport that the meeting highlighted the achievements and goals set on children since 1990. Alhaji Mahama mentioned that world leaders, non-governmental organisations and representatives of children from all parts of the world attended the session.

He expressed concern that there was still disparity between children in the developed countries and those in the developing countries and said the meeting resolved to assist children through out the world to realise their potentials.

Alhaji Mahama stated that he briefed the session on efforts being made by Ghana in tackling issues related to children's rights. The Vice-President said he called on the UN Secretary-General, Mr Kofi Annan to discuss with him the current socio-economic development in the country. According to Alhaji Mahama, he also briefed the UN Secretary-General on the peace and stability the country was enjoying and on the National Reconciliation Commission.

The Vice-President said he met with the mayor of New Jersey, who indicated his willingness to lead an investment delegation to the country to explore investment opportunities in the areas of pharmaceuticals, agro-processing and tourism.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Mustapha Idris, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Dr Haroun Najeeb and officials of the ministry of foreign affairs, were at the airport to welcome the Vice-President.