Diplomatic Affairs Media and Communications Limited (DAMC) in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has launched the maiden Diplomatic Honours Awards in Accra.
The Initiative seeks to acknowledge and honours outstanding foreign service officers, diplomatic and non-diplomatic actors and change makers within the diplomatic space.
This historic event on the theme: “Leveraging Diplomacy for Industrialization, Sustainable Development, Peace and Security”, is scheduled to take place at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on Thursday, 6th June.
It will bring together distinguished diplomats, both serving and retired, international civil servants, senior government officials, the business community, policymakers, the diplomatic corps, traditional leaders and influencers, whose works are positively impacting international relations and contributing to the peace and stability of the world and the prosperity of humanity.
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, speaking at the press launch in Accra, lauded Madam Harriet Nartey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DAMC for the initiative.
The Minister said Diplomatic Affairs TV had evolved over the years and further commended it for helping to educate Ghanaians on the works of the nation’s serving diplomats.
On her part, Madam Harriet Nartey, CEO of DAMC, extended an invitation to the Minister to attend the maiden Diplomatic Honours Awards, which slated for June 6th, in Accra.
Madam Nartey said DAMC had been promoting public diplomacy, peace and security and global cohesion through its informative and engaging shows.
She said a panel of experts and eminent personalities would carefully evaluate the various interventions undertaken by these diplomats and select deserving winners for each category.
Source: myghanadaily
