Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks with representatives of the member countries of the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris, Nov. 30. Han arrived in Ghana, Thursday (local time) to strengthen ties on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Ghana. Yonhap

By Kwon Mee-yoo

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo arrived in Ghana, Thursday (local time), which is the last destination of his trip to France and Africa.

Han became the highest-ranking Korean official to visit the West African country, as the two countries celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

The prime minister's office said Han's visit to Ghana will strengthen ties with the democratic country, which serves as a base for trade in West Africa, and lay the foundation for the special Korea-Africa summit planned in 2024.