In a bid to reaffirm and strengthen diplomatic ties, the Ambassador of Morocco to Ghana, H.E. Imane Ouaadil, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra on March 20, 2025.
During the meeting, Ambassador Ouaadil emphasized the longstanding tradition of mutual support between Ghana and Morocco, expressing Morocco’s appreciation for Ghana’s participation in the Atlantic Countries Initiative. She also sought Ghana’s support in Morocco’s bid for re-election to the Security Council of the African Union.
The discussions touched on various key areas, including engagement with Sahelian states, with Ambassador Ouaadil stressing the need for their reintegration into the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). She announced a significant expansion of Moroccan scholarships for Ghanaian students from 90 to 180, highlighting Morocco’s commitment to academic cooperation.
Another crucial topic was the reactivation of the Ghana-Morocco Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC), last convened in 2018. Ablakwa emphasized the need to enhance trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, suggesting that Morocco could offer technical support in executing Ghana’s agribusiness programme.
The meeting concluded with both parties reaffirming their commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic relations, fostering vibrant trade partnerships, and advancing mutual interests on regional and international platforms. This development is expected to further strengthen the ties between Ghana and Morocco, opening up new avenues for cooperation and mutual growth.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
