The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, joined Vice President H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at a high-level ceremony where Ghana and the European Union formally signed the Ghana–European Union Security and Defence Partnership.
The agreement makes Ghana the first African country to join this strategic security and defence arrangement with the EU, placing it alongside other key partners, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and Norway.
Speaking at the event, the Vice President welcomed Her Excellency Ms. Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, during her official visit to Ghana.
“This visit marks an important step in deepening the longstanding partnership between Ghana and the European Union, particularly in peace and security cooperation,” the Vice President stated.
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang referenced the tragic loss of Ghanaian traders in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso earlier this year, stressing the urgency of enhanced cooperation.
“In light of recent developments in the sub-region, including the tragic loss of Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso, we must strengthen strategic partnerships to safeguard peace and stability. Peace remains the foundation of development, and this partnership is a crucial step toward securing our collective future,” she emphasised.
The agreement is expected to enhance further Ghana’s capacity in counterterrorism, border security, and crisis response, while reinforcing the country’s role as a stable anchor in the increasingly volatile West African sub-region.
The ceremony also saw the handover of critical security equipment to Ghana’s security agencies, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) vehicles, counter-UAV systems, motorcycles, and drones. These assets are expected to significantly boost the operational readiness of Ghana’s security forces in responding to emerging threats.
