KUALA LUMPUR: Senate president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (pic) meets with Speaker of Ghana's Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on the sideline of the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Ghana on Thursday (Oct 5).
In a statement on Friday (Oct 6), the Senate President's Office said, during the meeting, Bagbin actively encouraged Malaysia to consider economic partnerships and investment in Ghana and further foster the existing diplomatic relationship between both countries.
Bagbin conveyed his appreciation to Wan Junaidi for leading the Malaysian delegation and contributing value to the conference and the country's economy in general.
Meanwhile, Wan Junaidi also expressed his gratitude to Bagbin and the organising committee for providing the platform for him and other Malaysian representatives to contribute during the conference and for his hospitality to Malaysia's delegation throughout the event.
The meeting was the first between Wan Junaidi and Bagbin since the former was appointed Senate President in June.
The meeting was also attended by other official Malaysian delegates, including National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, Senator Datuk Dr Mohd Hatta Md Ramli, Senator Isaiah D Jacob and Parit Sulong Parliament Member Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
The 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Ghana began on Sept 30 and will conclude on Friday.- Bernama