Ghana and Tunisia have agreed to commence immediate negotiations towards a visa waiver agreement following bilateral talks between their respective foreign ministers.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the development after hosting his Tunisian counterpart, Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, in Accra.
According to Mr Ablakwa, the discussions were productive and aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two African nations.
“I have held a really meaningful and results-driven bilateral meeting with my distinguished Tunisian counterpart, His Excellency Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad. Ghana and Tunisia have agreed to immediately commence Visa Waiver negotiations,” Mr Ablakwa stated.
The Minister noted that Tunisia’s willingness to enter into visa-free arrangements reflects growing international trust in Ghana’s travel documents. He revealed that Slovakia also expressed interest in a similar arrangement just last week, adding to several ongoing discussions with other nations.
“It is heartening to see many more countries express confidence in the Ghanaian Passport as we continue to enhance the value, prestige and security of Ghanaian Passports,” he said, adding that government expects to sign additional visa waiver agreements before the end of 2027.
Beyond easing travel restrictions, both countries have resolved to revive their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC). The framework will provide a structured platform to deepen longstanding relations across key sectors including education, tourism, sports, agribusiness, trade, and maritime cooperation.
Mr Ablakwa further disclosed that Accra and Tunis are exploring the possibility of opening permanent diplomatic missions in each other’s capitals as soon as practicable to facilitate closer engagement.
The Foreign Affairs Minister expressed gratitude to Mr Nafti for his visit to Ghana and acknowledged an invitation to pay a reciprocal visit to Tunisia in the near future.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana