The governments of Ghana and Qatar have signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of partnerships between the two countries.

This signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, when the President of the Republic, Nana Akufo-Addo paid a day’s official visit to Qatar, where he held bilateral talks with the Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The first MoU was “Agreement for the avoidance of Double Taxation and the prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income”. This agreement would help alleviate territorial double taxation of the same income by the two countries.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway signed the agreement on behalf of Ghana whiles Finance Minister, Ali Shareef Alamadi signed for Qatar. 

The two leaders also agreed on “The Regulation of Manpower Employment in the State of Qatar”.  

Ghana and Qatar have also agreed to abolish Visa Requirements for the holders of diplomatic and special passports”, and the “establishment of consultations on issues of mutual interest.  

The “Memorandum of Understanding between Qatar Chamber and Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry” was the last to be signed.

This was done by Nana Dr. Appiagyei Dankwoso I, President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Shaikh Khalifa Bin Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Chamber.

President Akufo-Addo and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also pledged to deepen the ties of co-operation and bonds of friendship between the two countries for the mutual benefit of their people.