The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), paid a successful working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, from 5th to 6th June, 2025. The visit aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Ghana and Morocco and to identify new opportunities for economic cooperation and strategic partnerships.
A major highlight of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ghana and Morocco during the Ministerial Session with his Moroccan counterpart, H.E. Mr. Nasser Bourita, which is expected to facilitate regular diplomatic dialogue and promote mutual understanding on regional and international issues.
Another landmark outcome of the visit was the commitment to the signing of a bilateral visa waiver agreement for holders of ordinary passports to facilitate trade, tourism and deepen people-to-people engagements between both countries. Pending the finalisation of the agreement, the immediate implementation of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in favour of Ghanaian travellers to Morocco was announced.
The Minister also paid courtesy calls on the Minister for Industry and Trade, H.E. Mr. Ryad Mezzour; Minister for Transport and Logistics, H.E. Mr. Abdessamad Kayouh; Director-General of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation, Amb. Mohamed Methqal; as well as the Vice-President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Entreprises (CGEM), Mr. Mehdi Tazi. The discussions with the Moroccan Government officials focused on enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as maritime and air transport, trade and investment, and human resource development, among others. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to promoting stronger institutional collaboration and private sector engagement.
The Hon. Minister also had fruitful discussions with the Ghanaian community in Morocco and briefed them about developments back home.
It is evident that the visit of Ghana’s Foreign Minister demonstrates Ghana’s commitment to elevating bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Morocco.
