Foreign Minister Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that he met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine to discuss key issues affecting Ghanaian citizens and bilateral relations between the two countries.
“I was graciously hosted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine earlier today,” Ablakwa said. “We held fruitful discussions focused on Ghana’s appeal on humanitarian grounds for the release of two of our citizens being held as prisoners of war in Ukraine.”
During their talks, Ablakwa noted that both countries explored ways to address trafficking networks targeting vulnerable African youth.
“Our bilateral talks explored how our two countries can effectively combat the threat posed by trafficking networks who lure vulnerable unsuspecting youth from Africa only to end up risking their lives in the ongoing war,” he explained.
The Foreign Minister expressed optimism about the negotiations. “I am optimistic that we shall be successful in our negotiations.
I have conveyed the gratitude of President Mahama and the Government of Ghana to President Zelenskyy for ensuring that the rights of our citizens being held are protected as required under international law,” Ablakwa added.
The meeting also covered strategies to deepen cooperation in agriculture, defence, education, and trade.
“We further agreed to deepen our relations with strategic interventions outlined in agriculture, defence, education and trade,” he said.
“Every Ghanaian life matters to the Mahama Administration,” he concluded.
