Ghana’s Minister of Overseas Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, acquired Jamaica’s Minister of Overseas Affairs and Overseas Commerce, Senator Kamina Johnson-Smith, throughout a courtesy go to in Accra on Monday, Could 25, 2026.
The assembly was held as a part of Ghana and Jamaica’s ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation.
Throughout the dialogue, Mr. Ablakwa expressed his gratitude to the Authorities of Jamaica for the nice and cozy welcome he acquired throughout his go to when the Ghana Armed Forces Engineer Regiment was deployed to help in restoration efforts following the devastation attributable to Hurricane Melissa.
The Prime Minister additionally thanked Jamaica for supporting United Nations decision A/RES/80/250, adopted on 25 March 2026, and briefed his counterpart on the high-level consultative assembly on subsequent steps for the landmark decision on slavery, scheduled to be held from 17 to 19 June 2026.
He stated the convention aimed to advance a standard international framework for reparative justice.
My lord. Mr. Ablakwa additional highlighted the long-standing historic relationship between Ghana and Jamaica and pressured the necessity to renew cooperation underneath present bilateral agreements, whereas exploring new alternatives for mutual profit.
Senator Kamina Johnson-Smith praised Ghana’s diplomatic management and function in advancing worldwide discussions on historic injustices and reparative justice.
The Prime Minister additionally up to date Ghana on Jamaica’s efforts in reparative justice and guaranteed Ghana of continued assist and cooperation.
The Jamaican Minister of Overseas Affairs additional praised the camaraderie and professionalism of the Ghana Armed Forces Engineer Regiment as they labored with Jamaican personnel through the post-Hurricane Melissa restoration efforts.
Either side reaffirmed their dedication to strengthen cooperation in areas of profit to the peoples of Ghana and Jamaica.
