Africa World Airlines (AWA) launched its highly awaited direct flight from Accra to Ouagadougou’s new Donsin International Airport at Palms by Eagles, formerly Holiday Inn at Airport City in Accra.
The Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, Mr. David Kabre, as well as the Vice President of AWA, Mr. Zhang Andy, attended the launch.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Kabre noted that this development would strengthen diplomatic ties between Ghana and Burkina Faso.
“Today, we celebrate West African unity. This development came at a perfect time when our bilateral trade has hit US$22m annually,” he said.
“Ghanaian business are making the mark in Burkina Faso, especially in communication and construction”. This, he said, will make it easier for more Ghanaians to explore opportunities in Burkina’s growing economy.
“Our mining sector goes beyond Gold, and this includes zinc, manganese and phosphate. Ghana’s technology and services would find ready market in Burkina Faso.”
The universities in Burkina Faso will be able to bring in students to aid in partnerships, with Ghanaian universities giving students the chance to take part in exchange programmes, projects and academic collaborations – all made possible by Africa World Airlines (AWA).
“Provisional exchange in healthcare, engineering, education and technology will be facilitated by this route; Burkina Faso has much to learn from Ghana’s experience and also to share knowledge”, he said.
Credit: BFTONLINE