The 2024 Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue convened on Monday, May 6th, 2024, underscoring the commitment of both parties to deepen their relationship. Discussions during the Dialogue encompassed various spheres of mutual interest, including socio-economic collaboration, peace and security, governance, human rights, green growth, technology, and sustainability.
Co-chaired by Ghana’s Vice President, H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and the Head of the EU Delegation to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly, the meeting aimed to foster understanding and partnership between the two entities.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia emphasized the pivotal role of the Partnership Dialogue in nurturing cooperation and understanding between Ghana and the EU. He highlighted the Dialogue’s significance as a platform for bolstering economic ties, advancing sustainable development, and addressing common challenges.
In his remarks, H.E. Irchad Razaaly affirmed the resilience of the Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue, even amid challenging circumstances faced by both Europe and Ghana. He pledged the EU’s commitment to collaborating with Ghana across various domains of shared interest.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, stressed the importance of the Dialogue in fortifying bilateral relations. She urged both parties to work as strategic allies, evaluating progress from previous Dialogues and charting a joint vision for future cooperation.
The annual Dialogue, conducted within the framework of the longstanding cooperation between Ghana and the EU, builds upon the foundations laid by the Lomé Convention.
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