Minister of Food and Agriculture meets former US President Bill Clinton

The Minister of Food and Agriculture of Ghana, Hon. Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, had his moments of brilliance at the ongoing World Coffee Producers Forum underway in Medellin, Columbia, when he was recognised by the former President of the United States of America, Mr. Bill Clinton.

The former US President and Hon. Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto engaged in a hearty chat to the surprise of many participants at the International Conference.

Hon. Owusu Afriyie, a global figure in the coffee industry, is a Special Guest at the Conference which discusses the global commodity and role of markets.




The Minister of Food and Agriculture of Ghana worked with the International Coffee Organization (ICO) as an Economist, Senior Economist, Principal Economist and Chief Economic Advisor for eighteen years.

He also worked as a Consultant to the World Bank, United Nations on Soft Commodities, including Coffee.

The former US President, in a tête a tête with the Food and Agriculture Minister of Ghana, expresses joy at meeting him at the conference and encouraged him to work hard.

Hon. Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto also had a chat with the President of Columbia, Jose Manuel Santos, whom he worked with at the ICO for almost two decades.

Source: MoFA