Mahama urges stronger Ghana-UK ties, welcomes UK openness to reparations dialogue

President John Mahama has urged for a strengthening of the ties between Ghana and the United Kingdom, emphasizing the significance of shared democratic values and the importance of multilateral cooperation in the evolving global landscape. During a meeting with the UK Prime Minister, Mahama highlighted the longstanding relationship between the two nations, acknowledging their shared values such as democracy, human rights, and constitutional governance.

He underscored how the shifting global architecture calls for stronger partnerships among countries with common interests.

Mahama praised Britain's increasing willingness to engage with countries like Ghana, commending the UK Prime Minister's statement on reparations. He viewed this as a significant starting point for further discussions on the historical injustices stemming from the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism. "I appreciate your statement on reparations. I believe it provides a first step for us to work towards putting the issues of the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism behind us," Mahama remarked.

The Ghanaian President expressed Ghana's readiness to collaborate with the UK to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes from their partnership. He also noted the UK representative's participation in Ghana's Accra Reset dialogue, praising the supportive remarks made about breaking dependency and establishing a new framework for trade and investment. Mahama expressed confidence that both countries could build upon their existing relationship to enhance cooperation.