Accra (Greater Accra) 16 Feb.'99

Vice President John Atta Mills today granted audience to the Spanish Ambassador, Fernado Corral, and urged him to encourage Spanish investment in Ghana. "Our doors are wide open for genuine business from Spain," he told the Ambassador who paid a courtesy call on him at the Castle, Osu. Professor Mills expressed gratitude to Spain for her continued support to Ghana, especially in rural electrification, health and education. He said while relations between the two countries have been very cordial, there is need to focus more on trade. Mr Joseph Laryea, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, appealed to Spain to use her influence, as a member of the European Union, to create favourable conditions for commodities from the African market. "You should be able to create a credible transition period for Africa to survive in the evolving global liberalised economy.". Mr Corral, who presented his credentials last December, gave the assurance that he will do all he can to build on the current co-operation between the two countries to better the lot of their peoples.