Fostering Cameroon-Britain Relations Discussed

Par Emmanuel KENDEMEH, Cameroon Tribune, 10-10-2013

The new High Commissioner of Great Britain yesterday met Minister Joseph Dion Ngute.

A week after presenting the advance copies of his letters of credence to the Minister of External Relations, Pierre Moukoko Mbonjo, the new High Commissioner of Great Britain to Cameroon, Brian Olley was once more yesterday, October 10, 2013 at the Ministry.  He presented the advance copies of his letters of credence on October 2, 2013.

The courtesy visit to the ministry yesterday was to discuss with the Minister Delegate at the Ministry of External Relations in charge of Relations with the Commonwealth, Chief Joseph Dion Ngute. At the end of the over one-hour discussions, the new British diplomat made no declaration to the press. However, from every indication, the visit was to enable the High Commissioner chart the way forward for fostering Cameroon-Great Britain relations. After presenting advance copies of his letters of credence that give him the green light to work while waiting to present his letters of credence to the Head of State, President Paul Biya, the familiarisation visit was necessary. The courtesy visit was important as the two countries do not only have long standing good bilateral relations but are also members of international organisations such as the Commonwealth.

Brian Olley will work to foster relations which his predecessor, Bharat Joshi in an exclusive interview to Cameroon Tribune last August disclosed,  “We are about to enter a new phase of the relationship which is symbolised by the UK-Cameroon Joint Commission. I think that is absolutely right because for the first time, there would be a formal vehicle to progress our relationship and establish where we can better work together bilaterally.” Following Bharat Joshi’s declaration, Brian Olley has the basics for success