Ghana and the European Union have signed a security and defense partnership to strengthen cooperation in addressing emerging security threats and improving national and regional stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement on Tuesday, April 14, that the agreement establishes a structured framework for collaboration in counterterrorism, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, cybersecurity, border management, and support for peacekeeping and crisis response operations.
“Under the deal, the partnership will provide technical assistance, training, and equipment to support Ghana’s security agencies. This agreement builds on long-standing cooperation between Ghana and the EU and now formalizes existing engagements into a more coordinated and forward-looking framework.”
Further, the ministry also responded to public concerns and misinformation.
“The agreement does not permit the establishment of foreign military bases or the deployment of foreign troops in Ghana. The cooperation is based on mutual respect and Ghana’s national security priorities.
In addition, the ministry restated Ghana’s commitment to its foreign policy principles, including non-alignment, Pan-Africanism, good neighborliness, and peaceful coexistence by dismissing circulating claims about the agreement.
