The First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaian and Chinese artists to forge trade and cultural exchanges through the belt road initiative.
This was at the opening of the 2019 Art Exhibition of Silk Road Language of Art in Accra.
“In a globalized world, each country should treasure its cultural inheritance, as well as learn from the culture and wisdom of others.” She said.
According to the First Lady, the ancient Silk Road embodies the spirit of peace, cooperation, openness, inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit.
These, she explained are values that are equally shared in Ghana.
“Ghana joined the Belt and Road Initiative, when President Akufo-Addo visited China last year. We are glad to see the early results of that cooperation, especially in the area of infrastructure and the people-to-people exchanges.” She noted.
She hoped that with increased connectivity, the belt road initiative will help enhance trade and cultural ties between Ghana and China.