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Ghana and Grenada have reaffirmed their shared historical and cultural ties while strengthening bilateral cooperation during the maiden Ghana–Grenada Political Consultation Meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in Accra on Thursday, October 16.
The meeting was co-chaired by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Grenada’s Foreign Minister, Joseph Andall. It marked a significant milestone in advancing Africa–Caribbean relations ahead of Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell’s two-day visit to Ghana for bilateral talks with President John Dramani Mahama and a tour of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
Mr. Ablakwa described the meeting as a “timely and strategic framework” to translate goodwill into practical outcomes that benefit both nations. He noted that since the signing of the 2024 Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations, Ghana and Grenada had made progress in areas such as health, education, trade, tourism, and climate change.
Highlighting Grenada’s initiative to recruit Ghanaian nurses, he called it “a framework for strategic cooperation that embodies the spirit of South–South collaboration.” He also identified trade and investment opportunities in sectors such as spices, shea butter, and textiles, emphasizing the need for partnerships that deliver economic impact.
“Our engagement must move beyond policy dialogue to concrete actions that improve the lives of our people,” he stated, adding that tourism and cultural exchange could further deepen ties between Africans and Caribbean peoples.
On global issues, Mr. Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to a fairer world order that amplifies Global South voices. Speaking on reparations, he said, “It is about dignity, justice, and restitution,” pledging Ghana’s continued collaboration with the Caribbean under the AU’s Decade of Reparations (2026–2036).
Mr. Andall praised Ghana as “the only country I have been to without feeling like a foreigner,” underscoring the deep ancestral bonds between the two regions. He emphasized the importance of strengthening trade logistics and creating joint committees to ensure the implementation of existing agreements.
“The seeds planted a few years ago have begun to take root. It is up to us to keep watering and fertilising them,” he remarked, commending Ghana’s support in providing healthcare professionals and urging further collaboration in tourism, education, and climate resilience.
