Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/eudebates The presentation was done by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security, Josep Borrelle Fontelles, who had a political dialogue with President.
He also met the Minister for Defence, Hon. Dominic Nitiwul, the Minister of National Security, Hon. Albert Kan-Dapaah, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, to discuss solutions to issues of common interest, including the political and security situation in neighboring Sahel and the coastal countries.
“We are hopeful these military vehicles will enhance the capabilities of the Ghana Armed Forces, and also ensure the security of the Ghanaian people and those in the wider region. Other critical military equipment will be delivered soon, including equipment for intelligence and surveillance, military engineering, explosive ordnance disposal, as well as electronic warfare systems”, he emphasised.
The African continent is currently witnessing emerging threats and challenges including issues around the lack of youth inclusion, migration, regional imbalances, extractives, the fragility of political institutions, and several others. However, top of this list is managing the competition for power, security, and land.
In a bid to help strengthen security across the content as well as the promotion and maintenance of peace and security, the European Union (EU) presented 105 military vehicles to the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E
Mr. Borrell added that the presentation is part of a broader package, worth EUR 616 million, to strengthen defence and security of the four coastal countries of the Gulf of Guinea. In addition, it complements the longstanding support from the European Union to ECOWAS, and to the Accra initiative, as the EU supports African solutions to African problems.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo stated that "it is imperative to understand that no single country can confront the terrorist threat on its own, Collaborative efforts among nations facing this challenge and a critical support from partners such as the European Union who share our security concerns, remain crucial in mitigating the terrorist threat in the West African region."
In addition, it is part of a broader package, worth EUR 616 million, to strengthen defence and security of the four coastal countries of the Gulf of Guinea and the Sahel. It therefore complements longstanding support from the European Union to ECOWAS, and to the Accra initiative, as the EU supports African solutions to African problems.
The EU offers Ghana a strategic partnership for the future, with support on youth empowerment, digital technology, health, and science. The EU supports the local production of vaccine and pharmaceutical products in Ghana. With the construction of a new vaccine manufacturing plant, Ghana is on track to become a major producer of vaccines, not only for Ghanaian citizens but for the entire African continent.
Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/eudebates Ghana's president Nana Akuffo Adodo discussed regional and international issues with the EU's top diplomat on Saturday (Oct. 28) in Accra.
On the occasion, Ghana received a fleet of some 100 armoured vehicles from the European Union.
Ghana, along with Gulf of Guinea neighbours Togo, Benin and Ivory Coast, are increasingly at risk from jihadi violence wreaking havok in the Sahel.
"It is imperative to understand that no single country can confront the terrorist threat on its own," Ghana's president said. "Collaborative efforts among nations facing this challenge and a critical support from partners such as the European Union who share our security concerns, remain crucial in mitigating the terrorist threat in the West African region."
The delivery of militarisee vehicles is officially part of aid that would later include aerial surveillance equipment and electronic warfare systems.
In a statement, the EU said the Ghana aid was part of a broader 616 million euros package to strengthen defence and security of the four coastal countries of the Gulf of Guinea.
While Ghana has not yet reported any jihadist attacks inside its territory, Benin's military say they have faced around 20 incursions from across the border since 2021. Togo has also suffered attacks on its northern frontier.
Eu foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell said EU investment would also target job creation and services especially in northern Ghana where there are concerns jihadists seek to take advantage of socio-economic dissatisfaction.
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