Photos: Akufo-Addo on state visit to France

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has paid a state visit to France.

During the visit, he was conferred with the prestigious title of Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur (Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour) by the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron. 

This distinguished honour, awarded on November 14, recognises President Akufo-Addo’s exceptional contributions to the advancement of diplomacy, democratic governance, and international cooperation.

According to a press release signed by the Director of Communication at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, “The Grand Officier de la Légion d’Honneur is one of the highest ranks within France’s Légion d’Honneur, an order of merit established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. This esteemed award is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary service to France and the wider global community in fields ranging from public service and international diplomacy to arts, science, and humanitarian efforts.”

President Akufo-Addo was accompanied on the visit by the Ministers for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, Education- Dr Osei Yaw Adutwum, Gender, Children and Social Protection- Dakoa Newman, National Security, Kan Dapaah, Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration-Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Finance- Mahammed Amin Adam and the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo.

Here are photos from the visit:

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