Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has arrived in Burkina Faso for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening security cooperation and political ties between the two West African nations.
Ablakwa and his delegation were welcomed at the airport by Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, and Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Kenneth Akibate.
Prior to departure, Ablakwa visited the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to express solidarity with Ghanaian nationals airlifted back from Burkina Faso after sustaining injuries in a terrorist attack on February 14.
During the visit, the Ghanaian minister is expected to engage in high-level political consultations and sign strategic agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in security, governance, and regional stability.
“Dangerous sub-region”
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed shock over a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso that left several Ghanaian traders dead and others injured, calling for enhanced regional security to protect commerce across borders.
Speaking from the Jubilee House in Accra on Wednesday, Mahama said the attacks highlight the risks faced by traders operating in West Africa’s volatile sub-region.
“We live in a dangerous sub-region and the recent incident has shown the instability of trade. Our Ghanaian brothers and sisters were ambushed while conducting legitimate business, and some tragically lost their lives,” he said.
“On behalf of the government and the people of Ghana, I send our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and our best wishes to the injured,” he said.
Source: radiotamaleonline
