Mahama and Kyrgyzstan Foreign Minister discuss AU-UN cooperation – Ablakwa

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has met with Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister, Jeenbek Kulubayev, to discuss enhancing cooperation between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN), as reported by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. This meeting is part of Ghana’s diplomatic efforts ahead of their anticipated significant roles at the multilateral level in 2027.

During the discussion, President Mahama and Minister Kulubayev explored strategic collaboration within multilateral institutions, with a focus on areas such as conflict resolution and peace promotion.

President Mahama, who will chair the African Union in January 2027, shared his insights on improving AU-UN collaboration to address conflicts and foster peace and security. A significant point of discussion was UN Security Council Resolution 2719, which outlines a framework for enhanced cooperation between the UN and the AU on peace support operations financing and support.

President Mahama emphasized the importance of effective coordination between the two organizations to tackle conflicts and create opportunities that enhance the well-being of the communities they serve.

The meeting also reviewed the current bilateral relations between Ghana and Kyrgyzstan, including the recently signed Visa Waiver Agreement, aimed at facilitating travel and strengthening personal connections between the two nations. Additionally, discussions covered potential cooperation in the mining sector and strategies to boost economic ties between Ghana and Kyrgyzstan.

Minister Ablakwa highlighted that the engagement aimed to deepen the relationship between the two countries, moving beyond diplomatic ties into practical areas of mutual interest.

President Mahama expressed gratitude to Kyrgyzstan for its support of a Ghana-led UN initiative addressing the trafficking and enslavement of Africans.