Accra, Ghana — Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa, has engaged in high-level diplomatic efforts this week, hosting the ambassadors of Israel and Iran in separate meetings aimed at safeguarding Ghanaian nationals and reinforcing the country’s principled stance on global affairs.
The meetings—held Tuesday with H.E. Roey Gilad of Israel and Wednesday with H.E. Ali Ghomshi of Iran—were convened to communicate the Mahama Administration’s emergency evacuation strategy for Ghanaians residing in both countries. According to the Foreign Minister, the first group of evacuees from Iran has already arrived safely in Turkey. Plans are advancing for the repatriation of Ghanaians living in Israel.
“These discussions were not only critical in operationalizing evacuations,” said Minister Ablakwa, “but also deepened our understanding of the rapidly evolving security situation.”
The engagements also underscored Ghana’s commitment to its longstanding foreign policy principles. In his conversation with the Israeli envoy, Minister Ablakwa conveyed Ghana’s strong disapproval of recent remarks made by Ambassador Gilad concerning Ghana’s voting pattern at international forums. The minister reasserted the country’s sovereign right to uphold independent decisions aligned with its constitutionally enshrined values—peaceful diplomacy, non-alignment, multilateralism, and adherence to international law.
“Ghana will not cede its moral compass,” the minister noted. “Our actions reflect not only our national interest but also our unflinching belief in a rule-based global order.”
As Ghana currently serves on the UN Human Rights Council and chairs the International Atomic Energy Agency’s governing board, the country’s stance carries considerable international weight. Minister Ablakwa concluded both meetings with a renewed call for restraint and dialogue between Israel and Iran.
In a world increasingly defined by division and conflict, Ghana’s actions this week highlight its enduring dedication to peace, sovereignty, and the protection of its people—values that continue to define its place on the world stage.
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