Ghana and the UK extensively review excellent bilateral relations
On the multilateral front, they explored the shared priorities, having regard for the fact that in 2027 Ghana will chair the African Union, as the UK assumes the G20 Presidency in the same year.
On Wednesday, October 21, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, met with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, Edward Miliband. Mr. Ablakwa expressed his congratulations on Mr. Miliband's appointment and praised his inspiring leadership. The meeting provided an opportunity to thoroughly examine the strong relationship between Ghana and the UK.
Both sides were pleased with the positive growth in Ghana-UK trade and investments. The Minister revealed that he has made notable advancements in the negotiations he initiated to exempt Ghanaians from taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations. Ghana has already met the minimum statistical threshold for English proficiency, satisfying the UK's requirements.
Following the meeting, Mr. Ablakwa shared his thoughts on X, highlighting the optimism of both nations regarding the discussions on President Mahama's vision for reparatory justice and the possibility of a comprehensive dialogue following the Ghana-led UN resolution on transatlantic enslavement. They also discussed shared priorities in light of Ghana's upcoming chairmanship of the African Union in 2027 and the UK's assumption of the G20 Presidency in the same year.
Additionally, the two sides assessed preparations and common themes for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. The Minister expressed gratitude for Mr. Miliband's warm hospitality and emphasized the deep appreciation for the long-standing Ghana-UK relationship.
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