Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has brought to an end a two-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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His recent visit reinforced the long-standing ties and strategic partnership between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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During the visit, the minister held bilateral talks with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the UAE, H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs.

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The discussions centred on ways to further strengthen diplomatic relations, broaden areas of cooperation and address regional and global challenges of mutual interest.

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Both sides commended the excellent state of relations between Ghana and the United Arab Emirates particularly in the fields of trade and manpower development.

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They explored potential collaboration in areas such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence, education, heathcare, aviation, defence and labour export. They also reaffirmed their commitment to multilateral cooperation.

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In addition to diplomatic engagements, the Foreign Minister met with the UAE Minister for Foreign Trade and Investments, as well as leading executives from the Emirati business community.

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These meetings provided an opportunity to promote economic ties and encourage investment in priority areas for mutual benefit.

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A key outcome of the visit was the signing of an Agreement on Political Consultations, which will serve as a framework for structured dialogue and sustained engagement between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs.

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The Foreign Minister extended a standing invitation to his counterpart to undertake a reciprocal visit, further demonstrating the mutual commitment to elevating bilateral relations.

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