Ghana continues to expand its tourism frontier with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Serbia, aimed at promoting cultural exchange and sharing of expertise between the two countries.
The agreement, which focuses on the promotion of cultural exchange and the sharing of tourism expertise, marks another strategic step in Ghana’s broader agenda to position itself as a leading destination for cultural and heritage tourism in Africa.
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts signed for Ghana, while Mr Marko Djuric, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, signed on behalf of the Republic of Serbia, during the official three-day visit of the latter to Ghana.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Madam Gomashie said though both countries had enjoyed mutual ties over the years, there was the need to tap into both countries’ rich cultural heritage and create opportunities for investments.
“The MoU will help us in the promotion of our culture. It is an opportunity for industry players every year to learn best practices from Serbia and for them to also share in what we offer them,” she said.

The Minister said she had discussed with Mr Djuric during a closed-door meeting that Ghana’s tourism sector was opened for business and investments with the Serbia’s business community.
“I also mention that in the coming month, we shall be having the AfroGastro Festival, which is a festival of food, and we invite them to participate. The foods are not what we cook in Ghana but what are served in countries that have Afro-descendants,” she noted.
The festival would take place in 2027 in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, where it is believed that there would be transfer of knowledge and shared experiences.
As a sign of Ghanaian hospitality and showing of the country’s heritage, Madam Gomashie gave Mr Djuric a beautiful tapestry, which had the Adinkra and Gye Nyame symbols amongst others.
She also sent a gift to the Serbia Minister of Tourism, and in reciprocity, the Serbian Foreign Minister presented a gift to Madam Gomashie.
Mr Djuric said the MoU had put both countries on deepening the path charted by the forebears of Ghana and Serbia, and it was their duty as Ministers to re-strengthen that relations.

“We see the vision of President to be similar to our country. We were able to double the size of our economy in the last ten years. The time has come for us to work together and I am looking forward to hosting my colleague in Belgrade,” he said.
The Foreign Minister said the festival in Serbia, EXPO 2027 Exhibition, would give more than 120 countries the opportunities to present their culture, sports and beautiful features to the world.
Mr Djuric and his entourage visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to pay homage to Dr Nkrumah and honour his memory for his pan-Africanism, astute leadership, and enviable role in the independence of Africa.