Ghana–Iran relations

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Ghana-Iran relations
Map indicating locations of Ghana and Iran

Ghana

Iran

Ghana–Iran relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Ghana and Iran. Ghana has an embassy in Tehran,[1] and Iran has an embassy in Accra.[2]

History

Bilateral relations date back to the co–founding of the

John Dramani Mahama described Ghana–Iran relations as historic, and expressed the accomplishments on lifting of ties to a higher level.[3]

Official visits

The

Ghanaians carrying banners and flags of Iran and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to welcome the Iranian president.[4][5][6][7][8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ghana Embassy in Tehran". GhanaEmbassyIran.com. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran". Accra.mfa.ir. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Iran pledges assistance to Ghana's oil and gas sector". graphic.com.gh. Daily Graphic (Ghana). 9 January 2013. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Ahmadinejad: Iran's populist and pariah leaves the stage". BBC News. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Iranian leader Ahmadinejad's West Africa tour defended". BBC News. 17 April 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  6. ^ a b "CPP welcomes President Ahmadinejad visit to Ghana". ghananewsagency.org. Ghana News Agency (GNA). 18 April 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Ghana welcomed Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad". iafrica.tv. 17 April 2013. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  8. ^ a b "President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad To Visit Ghana". ghana.gov.gh. Government of Ghana. 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2014.