Hon. Emelia Arthur, the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, attended the 2025 Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra.
The goal of the discussion was to fortify Ghana’s long-standing ties with the EU while laying the groundwork for a more fruitful and cooperative future.
H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the president of the Republic of Ghana, welcomed EU delegates to Ghana in his opening remarks and underlined that the discussion was more than just a formality but rather a concrete demonstration of the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthening their bilateral relations.
He urged EU companies to aggressively support and engage in this revolutionary agenda, highlighting Ghana’s growing position as a regional center for agribusiness.
President Mahama also brought up the ongoing review of Ghana’s Fisheries Act, pointing out that it is a part of a larger initiative to address EU concerns, which also includes efforts to remove Ghana’s existing yellow card warning.
The EU Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly, echoed the President’s remarks, describing the dialogue as an opportunity to evaluate progress since the previous engagement in May 2024.
He emphasized how crucial candid and fruitful dialogue is to advancing the collaboration.
The critical need for improved marine security was emphasized by Hon. Emelia Arthur at a roundtable discussion.
She urged further assistance in putting more surveillance ships into Ghanaian waters, which she said is crucial to combating illicit fishing and quickly addressing new marine hazards.
Enhancing collaboration in sectors like commerce, security, governance, and sustainable development was the main goal of the 2025 Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue.
Source: newsthemegh.com