ACCRA – The 2025 Ghana-European Union (EU) Partnership Dialogue, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra, concluded with a mutual commitment to deepen bilateral relations across various sectors. Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, participated in the discussions, which aimed to forge a more productive and collaborative future between Ghana and the EU.
President John Dramani Mahama opened the dialogue by emphasizing it as a clear expression of shared commitment, highlighting Ghana’s emerging role as a regional agribusiness hub and inviting EU investment. He also referenced the ongoing review of Ghana’s Fisheries Act as part of efforts to address EU concerns, particularly regarding the lifting of a “yellow card” warning on Ghana due to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices.
EU Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly, echoed these sentiments, viewing the dialogue as an opportunity for constructive discussions and progress evaluation since their last engagement in May 2024.
During a roundtable discussion, Minister Emelia Arthur specifically advocated for enhanced maritime security. She called for increased support in deploying additional monitoring vessels in Ghanaian waters, deeming it essential for combating illegal fishing and responding swiftly to emerging maritime threats.
The 2025 Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue focused broadly on strengthening cooperation in critical areas including trade, security, governance, and sustainable development.
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