The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, concluded his working visit to the Western Region, calling for stronger collaboration between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to enhance border security and address emerging security challenges along their shared borders.
He made the call during a visit to the Ivorian Sector Commander for Customs, Excise and Special Taxation (CEPS), Mr. Adou Tah Felix, Administrateur des Services Financiers, at Elubo.
The Minister thanked the Commander and his team for the warm reception, emphasising the shared history and bonds between the people of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. He noted that the two countries were essentially one people and stressed the importance of maintaining a strong and cordial relationship, particularly among security agencies operating along their common borders.
Hon. Muntaka explained that his visit to Elubo was to gain first-hand knowledge of the operations and challenges confronting security personnel, as well as to appreciate the importance of cross-border cooperation in maintaining peace and security.
He particularly commended his Ivorian counterparts for their cooperation, intelligence sharing, and commitment to working closely with Ghanaian security agencies, describing the relationship as important to effective border management.
The Minister assured the Commander of Ghana’s commitment to strengthening the existing partnership and called for even closer collaboration to address common security concerns. He wished the Commander and his personnel well and expressed optimism that the relationship between the two countries would continue to grow stronger.
For his part, the Ivorian Sector Commander for CEPS, Mr. Adou Tah Felix, welcomed the Minister and his delegation and thanked him for the visit, describing it as an important demonstration of both countries’ commitment to strengthening cooperation on border security.
He reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining cordial relations with his Ghanaian counterparts, stressing the importance of continued collaboration, information sharing, and mutual support to address security challenges along the shared border.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana