Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Meets EU Ambassador for Talks Aimed at Strengthening Cooperation, Safeguarding Stability, and Expanding Trade
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has held substantive consultations with the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rune Skinnebach, as part of Ghana’s ongoing diplomatic drive to reinforce its partnership with the EU and expand avenues for strategic regional cooperation.
During the engagement at the Office of the Vice President, Professor Opoku-Agyemang stressed that today’s global environment demands partnerships built on sincerity, equity, and a clear commitment to mutual progress. She emphasised the need for both Ghana and the European Union to re-examine existing cooperation frameworks, address structural imbalances, and ensure that future collaborations reflect the priorities and sovereign interests of both parties.
The Vice President asserted that peace and security are the indispensable pillars of development, cautioning that nations cannot afford to rely solely on reactive approaches. She argued that anticipatory action, early institutional coordination, and preventive security diplomacy provide the most effective pathway for safeguarding national and regional stability, conserving resources, and protecting vulnerable communities.
The discussions also highlighted the expanding economic prospects under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Professor Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed Ghana’s unwavering commitment to positioning itself as a continental centre for trade facilitation, value addition, and investment mobilisation, noting that the AfCFTA represents a transformative opportunity for Africa’s economic reorientation.
She commended the European Union for its consistent engagement with Ghana over the years, while firmly reaffirming government’s determination to strengthen cooperation that enhances security, promotes sustainable economic advancement, and delivers equitable prosperity for citizens on both sides of the partnership.
Source: Modern Ghana
