Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire urged to deepen cooperation on border security

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for stronger security cooperation between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to address emerging threats and improve security along their shared borders.

He said closer collaboration, particularly in intelligence sharing, information exchange and operational coordination, was essential to maintaining peace and tackling common security challenges confronting the two neighbouring countries.

The Minister made the call during a visit to the Ivorian Sector Commander for Customs, Excise and Special Taxation (CEPS), Mr Adou Tah Felix, at Elubo as part of his working visit to the Western Region.

Mr Muntaka said the visit was intended to provide him with first-hand insight into the operations and challenges facing security personnel at the border and assess opportunities for strengthening cross-border cooperation.

He underscored the longstanding historical and social ties between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, describing the two countries as closely connected and urging security agencies on both sides to sustain cordial working relationships.

He commended the Ivorian authorities for their cooperation, intelligence sharing and willingness to work with Ghanaian security agencies, noting that such partnerships were critical to effective border management.

The Minister reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to consolidating the existing relationship and called for greater cooperation to address security concerns that transcended national boundaries.

He expressed optimism that sustained engagement between the two countries would further strengthen their partnership and contribute to peace and stability along the shared border.

Mr Adou Tah Felix welcomed the Minister and his delegation, describing the visit as an important demonstration of the commitment of both countries to enhancing border security cooperation.

He reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining strong relations with Ghanaian security counterparts, emphasising the need for continuous information sharing, mutual support and coordinated efforts to tackle security threats.