Ghana and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation following high-level diplomatic talks in London between Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Edward Miliband.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both leaders to review diplomatic ties and explore new avenues for economic and strategic collaboration.
During the engagement, the Foreign Affairs Minister commended his UK counterpart on his appointment and praised his leadership approach. Both ministers noted the steady upward growth in trade and investment between the two nations, expressing satisfaction with the expanding commercial partnership.
A major highlight of the discussions was the progress made towards exempting Ghanaian students and professionals from taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations. Minister Ablakwa disclosed that negotiations initiated by his outfit have reached a crucial stage, with Ghana presenting statistical data demonstrating that the country meets the required English proficiency standards for a favourable decision.
The two diplomats also engaged in constructive dialogue on reparatory justice, aligning with President Mahama’s vision for restitution, education, and historical remembrance. The discussion follows the landmark Ghana-led resolution at the United Nations declaring the transatlantic slave trade as a grave crime against humanity.
Focusing on multilateral cooperation, both sides highlighted shared goals for 2027, when Ghana assumes the chairmanship of the African Union and the UK takes over the G20 presidency. Preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda next month were also addressed.
Minister Ablakwa expressed Ghana’s appreciation for the warm reception and the enduring partnership between the two nations, emphasizing that both countries remain positioned to leverage their combined strengths for mutual benefit.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
