Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held productive discussions with Morocco’s Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Imane Ouaadil, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
During the meeting, Ambassador Ouaadil reassured Minister Ablakwa that Ghanaians and Africans living in Morocco are safe, contrary to circulating social media videos falsely claiming the massacre of 700 Africans.
The Ambassador clarified that the footage in question was from an old incident on June 24, 2022, which resulted in the tragic loss of 23 lives at the border. The incident had been investigated by Moroccan and Spanish authorities, and it was confirmed that no Ghanaian casualties were recorded.
The meeting also yielded significant agreements between the two nations. Morocco has decided to double scholarships for Ghanaian students from 90 to 180, starting this year. Furthermore, Morocco and Ghana have agreed to initiate a visa waiver agreement for all categories of travelers from both countries, subject to parliamentary ratification.
Minister Ablakwa and Ambassador Ouaadil have pledged to deepen collaboration in key areas such as Agribusiness, Tourism, and Security, further solidifying the strong ties between Ghana and Morocco.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
