€180 million investment in Grand Harbour area

Infrastructure Malta (IM) has launched its five-year maritime infrastructure investment plan of around €180 million, for the Grand Harbour, which Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Aaron Farrugia has described as an economic driver and a place of investment for merchant ships, cruise liners, and other economic niches

The Minister said that a balance would be achieved between the works that will valorise the potential of the Grand Harbour by accommodating the largest fleets as well as new wharfs, which will serve as recreational zones and the shore-to-ship project that will drastically reduce emissions

These projects go hand in hand with the regeneration projects being carried out by the Grand Harbour Regeneration Corporation (GHRC), that include an investment worth €25 of the construction of a new 360metre pier for the handling of goods and the extension of two Pinto piers, and the rebuilding of the Lascaris pier

He claimed that this was the first Maltese diplomatic representation in sub-Saharan Africa and that there has been a diplomatic presence since 2019

During a bilateral meeting between Minister Ian Borg and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana Shirley Ayokor Botchewy, the two countries signed a number of cooperation agreements through which the relationship between the two countries will continue to be strengthened

Minister Botchewy said it was an important day that continues to show the commitment of the two countries. She stressed that she looks forward for these agreements to come into force for the benefit of both people Botchewy also thanked the Maltese government for the donation of more than 130,000

COVID vaccines during the pandemic Minister Borg also had a meeting with Minister for Trade of Ghana Michael Okyere Baafi

Cooperation will be taking place in the fishing, youth and sports sectors, among others Minister Borg thanked Malta’s High Commissioner Jean Claude Galea Mallia and the rest of the staff for making this step a reality and the High Commissioner of Ghana in Malta for her essential work bringing the two countries closer together

During his short stay Minister Ian Borg visited the Maltese Medical Centre known as HopeXchange in Kumasi, that for the last years has provided health aid, as well as part of the humanitarian aid that Malta offers from time to time to Ghanaians. He also inaugurated one of the new wards (pictured left).

A cooperation agreement was also signed, ensuring more cooperation from the Maltese Government towards this medical centre and all the professionals assisting