General News of Friday, 5 April 2019Source: citinewsroom.comGhana, Malta visa waiver for only diplomatic passports holders – Foreign Affairs MinistryMinister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor BotchweyThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refuted some media publications about a supposed visa waiver deal signed between Ghana and Malta during a Government delegation visit to the European country. Explaining what really transpired, the Foreign Affairs Ministry explained that the visa waiver agreement deal does not extend to the general public but rather only applies to holders of diplomatic and service passports on official duties. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said some of the Memorandum of understanding agreed between the two countries included:i. Media houses may wish to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs And Regional Integration for further clarification on the Agreements and Memoranda of understanding, if necessary. The President was accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, and other officials of the Presidency and Foreign Ministry.

Source: GhanaWeb April 05, 2019 16:52 UTC