Ghana and Panama have officially set the stage to expand diplomatic and economic relations following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral political consultations.
The agreement was signed on the margins of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his Panamanian counterpart, His Excellency Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez.
The signing marks a key milestone in structured diplomatic relations between the two nations, opening new avenues for economic and technical collaboration.
In a update shared on his official Facebook page, Mr Ablakwa revealed that the agreement focuses on high-value sectors critical to both countries’ economic growth.
“The MoU seeks to deepen and structure our cooperation, particularly in maritime affairs, cocoa production, enhanced trade and mutual technical assistance in the extractive sector,” he stated.
Beyond the formal proceedings, the diplomatic encounter shared a lighthearted moment between the two foreign leaders, referencing a recent international sporting encounter between both nations.
“On a lighter note, we took the opportunity to reconcile after our Black Stars defeated Panama at the just ended World Cup,” the Minister added, closing his post with a nod of solidarity: “Long live Ghana Panama relations.”
The agreement is expected to pave the way for regular, structured engagements between the Ghanaian and Panamanian governments as they work towards bolstering South-South trade and industrial partnerships.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
