The Australian High Commissioner, Berenice Owen-Jones, has committed to supporting the new government’s economic growth agenda with focus on the extraction sector.With reference to Australia’s significant mining investments in West Africa, valued at $30 billion, with Ghana hosting a substantial share, she was optimistic that, it would serve as a huge job creation avenue for Ghanaians which would impact directly on the economy.The High Commissioner made these remarks during her recent call on the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to officially congratulate her on her new role and discuss issues of mutual interest to Ghana and Australia.She expressed enthusiasm about Atlantic Lithium’s upcoming project in Ghana, pending parliamentary ratification of its mining license. “The project promises to generate over 900 direct jobs for Ghanaians, boosting local economies,” she stated.The High Commissioner added that the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) in Ghana was one initiative being used to empower women and ensure the growth of Ghana’s agriculture sector.The initiative she said, would foster collaborative research and innovation in agriculture, supporting the government’s mechanized farming agenda and efforts toward food self-sufficiency.”Agriculture remains the backbone of Ghana’s economy and we would continue to collaborate and invest in the sector to ensure growth and sustainability,” she stated.She commended the Vice President for her achievements which would serve as a huge motivation for women especially entrepreneurs.Professor Opoku-Agyemang expressed delight with the huge interest and investment made by the Australian government in the country, in areas of mining, agriculture, industry and community empowerment.She noted that through innovations such as the Direct Aid Program (DAP), women and the marginalized in Ghanaian society were being empowered.”Empowering women is a strategic move towards the attainment of equality and the overall development of Ghanaian society,” she stated.She assured that the Mahama government was prepared to join forces with countries like Australia to deal with the effects of climate change.Vice President also commended Australia’s mining expertise and called for sustainable practices that align with Ghana’s developmental goals. “Our new administration is keen on partnerships that prioritise environmental protection and community development, emphasizing the potential of joints,” she said.