{
  "id": 15651704,
  "title": "Ghana, Lebanon explore new frontiers for trade and diplomatic cooperation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ghana-lebanon-explore-new-frontiers-for-trade-and-diplomatic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T20:50:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/ghana-lebanon-explore-new-frontiers-for-trade-and-diplomatic-cooperation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana and Lebanon have discussed expanding their trade and diplomatic relations. Ghana's Ambassador to Lebanon, Prof. Justice Solomon Korantwi-Barimah, proposed a visa waiver agreement during a ceremony in Beirut on October 15, 2026. The deal aims to facilitate travel, trade, and investment between the two nations. Prof. Korantwi-Barimah highlighted the historical significance of Ghana-Lebanon ties, which began before formal diplomatic relations were established. He emphasized Ghana's commitment to strengthening people-to-people contacts and business exchanges. The Ambassador expressed appreciation for Lebanon's investments in Ghana and interest in expanding cooperation, particularly in sectors such as hospitality, education, and tourism. He also welcomed discussions to manage labour mobility and migration between the two countries. Ghana valued Lebanon's support for the UN General Assembly's resolution on the transatlantic slave trade and committed to strengthening regional and international peace and security.",
  "summary": "The proposed agreement is expected to strengthen people-to-people contacts, promote business exchanges and consolidate the longstanding bonds of friendship between Ghana and Lebanon",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana and Lebanon aim to expand trade and diplomatic relations.",
    "Ghana proposes visa waiver agreement during October 15, 2026 ceremony.",
    "Focus on people-to-people contacts, business exchanges, and sectors like hospitality and tourism."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}