Ghana and Colombia have signed an agreement establishing direct maritime connectivity between the Port of Tema and the Port of Cartagena, marking a significant milestone in trade relations between Africa and Latin America.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa noted that the development will substantially enhance trade volumes between the two regions.It follows successful negotiations in Bogotá, underscoring the commitment to fortify economic ties between the regions, as of Monday, March 23, 2026.
The new maritime route aims to facilitate streamlined trade flows, improve logistics, and unlock new business opportunities across the Atlantic.
The initiative has garnered strong support from Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Elena Márquez Mina, whose instrumental role was pivotal in fostering the partnership.
In a Facebokk post, Mr Ablakwa commended Colombia’s first Vice President of African descent, Her Excellency Francia Elena Márquez Mina for being a great champion of this initiative.
He also thanked his counterpart, Colombian Foreign Minister the Hon. Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio for her extraordinary leadership and commitment.
Below is the full statement
Ghana and Colombia have signed a historic agreement to connect the Port of Tema to the Port of Cartagena.
The landmark agreement was signed in Bogotá, Colombia after successful negotiations.
The agreement creates direct maritime trade connectivity between Ghana and Columbia and is expected to boost trade between Africa and Latin America.
I commend Colombia’s first Vice President of African descent, Her Excellency Francia Elena Márquez Mina for being a great champion of this initiative.
I thank my counterpart, Colombian Foreign Minister Hon. Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio for her extraordinary leadership and commitment.
As the first Afro-Colombian Vice President and I emphasized, it is most inspiring to see how the Atlantic Ocean corridor linking our two countries which previously represented the horror of slavery and a mass grave is now being deliberately transformed into a voyage of opportunity, job creation and economic empowerment.
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By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
