Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hinted that new visa waiver agreements will be signed in the coming months.
Speaking after bilateral meetings at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ablakwa said major announcements are expected from March this year [2026].
“Visa waiver agreements remain my top priority. Even within March, you’ll hear some good news,” he said.
According to a report by myjoyonline.com, the minister indicated that the Ghanaian passport has become one of the most secure on the continent, with its chip-embedded feature and other advanced security enhancements.
Recent fee reductions also make passports more affordable, reinforcing the fact that travel documents are a right, not a luxury.
ECOWAS foreign minister has instructed me to provide fugu for all African foreign ministers – Ablakwa
Beyond travel, Ablakwa spoke about Ghana’s growing diplomatic influence.
He revealed that a draft United Nations resolution on the transatlantic slave trade, championed by President John Dramani Mahama, has gained ministerial-level endorsement and will be tabled on March 25, 2026, seeking global recognition of the trade as a grave crime against humanity.
Ablakwa also praised Ghana’s decision to withdraw its bid for an AU Peace and Security Council seat, calling it a demonstration of “diplomatic maturity” and a commitment to Pan-African unity, echoing the vision of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah.
With these moves, the minister expressed confidence that Ghana is steadily enhancing its global standing, making the Ghanaian passport a symbol of national pride and opportunity.
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Source:
www.ghanaweb.com
