The 2025 Ghana-European Union (EU) Partnership Dialogue was held on Tuesday, 17th June, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra, with stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening their cooperation for mutual benefit.
The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, in his address emphasized that the Dialogue was not merely a diplomatic formality, but a testament to the shared commitment between Ghana and the EU to build a resilient, inclusive and sustainable future for their people.
He further noted that Ghana and the EU have consistently pursued an agenda grounded in shared values and mutual respect. Through the forum, the President reaffirmed Ghana’s role as a committed partner, describing both sides as development allies and co-architects of a new global order that prioritizes equity, innovation, and dignity.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) on his part reaffirmed the strength of the Ghana-EU partnership and noted that this year’s Dialogue takes place against the backdrop of a renewed national vision under the reset agenda.
He emphasized the importance of open and transparent engagement and outlined four key pillars of the partnership which were also the areas for discussion for the dialogue such as socio-economic partnership, peace and security, international governance and human rights, and green growth and sustainability. He called for expanded support in areas such as technical education, climate financing, and Ghana’s anti-galamsey efforts.
Representing the European Union, H.E. Ambassador Irchad Razaaly expressed the EU’s commitment to strengthening partnership with Ghana and stressed that the relations is based on shared values and cooperation rooted in mutual respect and common interests. He cited recent high-level visits and major investments in the Kaleo solar power plant and retrofitting of the Kpong Dam as proof of the EU’s long-term commitment. He commended Ghana for its leadership in regional security, peacekeeping and integration, and reaffirmed the EU’s support for democratic governance, gender equity among others.
In his welcome remarks, the Chief Director for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ramses Joseph Cleland pointed out the importance of the dialogue in strengthening relations between Ghana and the EU. He added that Ghana in the face of geopolitical shifts and threats to multilateralism remains committed to its partnership with the EU.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
