Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire offer path to growth and  regional integration 

Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire are to enter into a strategic partnership that will encompass all aspects of governance between the two countries. 

The partnership will also boost the process of integration in West Africa. 

President Akufo-Addo announced this after a meeting with his Ivorian counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara as part of his visit to that country. 

He described Cote d'Ivoire as a friend, brother and a committed ally in the collective struggle to bring development and prosperity to its people. 

He said Africa has run out of excuses for being poor and the time to make a difference is now.

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