The Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, was bestowed with the prestigious National Order of Merit, Cooperation and Development Medal by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of the Republic of Guinea Bissau. The honor was conferred on Tuesday, 16th May 2023, during the State Visit of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to Guinea Bissau from 14th to 16th May 2023.
In a brief ceremony, Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey expressed her profound gratitude to President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the Government, and People of Guinea Bissau for the recognition bestowed upon her.
Hon Ayorkor acknowledged that the award not only serves as an honor for herself but also reflects the recognition of the President and the people of Ghana. Furthermore, she extended her appreciation to President Akufo-Addo, attributing the honor to his unwavering confidence in her by entrusting her with the role of Foreign Minister.
Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey emphasized the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation that exist between Ghana and Guinea Bissau. She underscored that the conferred award signifies the robustness of this relationship, which spans various sectors of mutual interest.
The Minister reiterated her commitment to strengthening the ties of cooperation between the two nations and pledged to work tirelessly to enhance the existing collaboration.
The National Order of Merit, Cooperation and Development Medal is a testament to the significant contributions made by Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey in advancing diplomatic relations and regional integration.
Hon Ayorkor's dedication and service have been recognized and acknowledged on an international platform, further affirming Ghana's commitment to fostering harmonious relationships with its partner nations.
