President John Dramani Mahama has received the highest national award the Grand Croix, in Côte d'Ivoire.

The Ivorian President, Alasanne Ouattara decorated President Mahama at a ceremony in Abidjan on his official visit to the country.

President Mahama´s meeting with Alasanne Ouattara centred on boosting economic activities between the two countries, and also to strengthen regional integration efforts of the sub-region.

President Mahama was accompanied by his wife, Lordina, and a high powered government delegation and he is expected to return to Accra today.

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