Ghana, Finland explore new areas of cooperation ahead of 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Ghana and Finland have expressed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries identifying key areas for deeper cooperation.

The commitment was reaffirmed when Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa received the Open Letters of Ms Sanna Selin, Finland's non-resident Ambassador-Designate to Ghana, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on Monday, November 9.

The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in trade and investment, sustainable mining, education, healthcare, digitalisation, energy, agriculture and infrastructure.

In a social media post on Tuesday, November 10, the Ministry said Mr Ablakwa congratulated Ms Selin on her appointment and assured her of Ghana's commitment to strengthening relations with Finland.

Other areas identified for cooperation include technical and vocational education and training, information and communication technology, taxation, creative arts and tourism.

Mr Ablakwa also highlighted the importance of strengthening maritime and military cooperation between the two countries.

For her part, Ms Selin expressed appreciation for the reception and reaffirmed Finland's interest in deepening its partnership with Ghana.

She disclosed that 2027 would mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

According to the Ministry, the anniversary presents an opportunity for both countries to undertake joint activities, including political consultations, to explore further areas of cooperation at bilateral and multilateral levels.