Ghana and the European Union (EU) have renewed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation as both sides seek to address emerging threats and promote peace and stability in the region.
The commitment was made during a high-level engagement at the Ministry of Defence in Accra between Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, and a delegation from the European Union led by the EU Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rune Skinnebech.
The EU delegation also included the Head of Division for the European Peace Facility (EPF), Ms. Dorota Dlouchy Suliga, and Policy Officer Maria Castaldi.
During the meeting, Hon. Brogya Genfi highlighted the changing security landscape facing Ghana and the wider sub-region, stressing the need to continuously strengthen the operational capacity of the Ghana Armed Forces.
He outlined measures being taken to enhance the capabilities of the security services, particularly the Ghana Navy, including efforts to improve counter-terrorism operations and deploy strategic assets to protect critical national infrastructure.
The Deputy Minister expressed appreciation to the European Union for its continued partnership and support to Ghana’s defence sector, noting that such cooperation remains vital in safeguarding national and regional security.
On behalf of the EU, Ms. Suliga reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to working with Ghana as an equal partner in addressing shared security challenges.
She disclosed that the European Union is considering funding support under the European Peace Facility to strengthen Ghana’s defence capabilities in the coming year.
