He said the Italian government believed that the 21st century economy would not be built through giving loans but through effective cooperation leading to development of business interests of partners for mutual growth.
Mr. Fratini said Italy did not believe in pushing for her own interests to the detriment of others adding that: "We will not resort to master-servant relationship to ensure that we always have our way".
"11 million euros out of the package has already been disbursed" he said.
He said Italians were not new to the Ghanaian terrain having built some of her strategic plants including the Akosombo Dam, Tema Oil Refinery and other infrastructure adding that the good will the embassy enjoyed among Ghanaians would urge it to do more to justify its presence in the country.
He said a lot was being done to enhance the relations to ensure that state visit by political actors of both countries to engage in bilateral talks yielded many benefits for their citizenry rather than becoming mere talk shops.
On culture, he said Italy held about two thirds of the world's cultural heritage and would import some of it to Ghana for the enjoyment of all.
Mr. Fratini also announced that he was working out a scheme, which would enable a number of Ghanaians to travel to Italy on a scholarship to undergo a six-month skills acquisition course to enhance their performance upon return.
On visa acquisition, he said the Embassy would not reject or deny any Ghanaian visa to Italy unless the applicant presented false documents.
GNA
