Munich, Germany – President John Mahama held bilateral meetings with top international officials on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Thursday.
One of the key meetings was with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of the United States African Command (USAFRICOM), where they discussed enhancing regional security cooperation and tackling emerging threats in West Africa.
The talks focused on addressing subregional security threats and the need for increased US support. President Mahama emphasized Ghana’s commitment to improving its security posture in response to evolving threats in the region.
Key areas discussed included establishing a bilateral agreement for joint maritime patrols to combat illegal fishing and piracy, as well as improving coordination between USAFRICOM and the Ghana Armed Forces on security cooperation and logistics.
The meeting reflects Ghana’s efforts to strengthen partnerships to address regional security challenges and ensure stability in West Africa.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
