Accra, Ghana – 3 September 2026 – The Ambassador-designate of Switzerland to Ghana, Togo and Benin, Dr. Thomas Oertle, has paid a courtesy call on the Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong.
The visit provided an opportunity for the two sides to reaffirm the longstanding friendship between Switzerland and Ghana and to explore opportunities for strengthening cooperation in peace and security, capacity-building and international collaboration.
Welcoming the Ambassador-designate, Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong expressed appreciation for Switzerland’s continued engagement in peace and security initiatives. He highlighted the importance of strong institutional partnerships in promoting knowledge exchange, professional development and collective responses to emerging peace and security challenges.
The Commandant further emphasized the importance of preserving the longstanding traditions of friendship and cooperation between Ghana and Switzerland while creating opportunities for new areas of collaboration. He noted that sustained partnerships and dialogue are essential to advancing shared interests and contributing to sustainable peace and security.
Ambassador-designate Dr. Thomas Oertle expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and underscored the importance of maintaining and strengthening the longstanding relationship between Switzerland and Ghana. He highlighted the value of continued engagement with institutions such as KAIPTC in advancing peace, security and capacity-building efforts in Africa.
The Ambassador-designate also noted the importance of building on existing cooperation while identifying new areas of mutual interest. He emphasized that continued dialogue, experience-sharing and institutional collaboration provide opportunities for both countries to contribute meaningfully to regional and international peace and security efforts.
The engagement underscored the enduring bonds of friendship between Ghana and Switzerland and the important role of diplomatic and institutional partnerships in promoting mutual understanding, knowledge-sharing and cooperation.
As a leading centre for peace and security training, research and policy dialogue, KAIPTC remains committed to strengthening partnerships with international stakeholders and contributing to African-led and globally supported efforts towards sustainable peace and security.
