President Akufo-Addo has stated that Ghana is ready to work with Portugal to find answers to the country's problems.

During his state visit to Portugal, President Akufo-Addo made the statement while meeting with the Portuguese President.

He announced the signing of an agreement with the Portuguese government to provide intelligence assistance to Ghana in tackling extremism in West Africa.

“It is particularly significant for us that at this time when there is so much turmoil in West Africa emanating from the Sahel, we’ve been able to sign this defence cooperation with Portugal.”

“I assure President de Sousa that Ghana will continue to collaborate with Portugal to find solutions to challenges such as the eradication of widespread poverty, insecurity and human rights violation, terrorism and violent extremism,” he stated.

President Akufo-Addo embarked on an official visit to Portugal on Monday.

Subsequently, he is scheduled to travel to Italy, where he will serve as the keynote speaker for the European Corporate Council on Africa and Middle East (ECAM) Annual Summit from 23rd to 24th July. During his time in Italy, he will also meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two nations.