The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Government of Ghana has entered into a Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union, aimed at strengthening cooperation to address emerging security threats and enhance national and regional stability.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, the Ministry explained that the agreement establishes a structured framework for collaboration in key areas such as counter-terrorism, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, cybersecurity, border management, and support for peacekeeping and crisis response operations.
The partnership will also provide technical assistance, training, and equipment to support Ghana’s security agencies in responding to evolving threats.
According to the Ministry, the agreement is not a new or isolated initiative but builds on longstanding cooperation between Ghana and the European Union, particularly in security and governance programmes across the country and the wider West African sub-region.
The Ministry was, however, quick to dismiss what it described as misinformation surrounding the agreement, stressing that it does not permit the establishment of foreign military bases in Ghana nor allow the stationing of foreign troops on Ghanaian soil.
It emphasised that Ghana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remain fully protected, with the partnership grounded in mutual respect and aligned with the country’s national security priorities.
“The Ministry wishes to categorically state that the agreement neither provides for the establishment of foreign military bases in Ghana nor does it permit the stationing of foreign troops on Ghanaian soil. Ghana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remain fully protected under this arrangement.
“The attention of the Ministry has been drawn to misinformation and misinterpretations circulating in sections of the public domain regarding the nature and implications of the Partnership. The Ministry wishes to assure the public that such claims are inaccurate and do not reflect the substance or intent of the agreement,” the statement noted.
The government said the decision to deepen ties with the EU is informed by growing security concerns in the region, including the threat of violent extremism in the Sahel and maritime security challenges within the Gulf of Guinea.
The Ministry further reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to its longstanding foreign policy principles, including non-alignment, Pan-Africanism, good neighbourliness, and peaceful coexistence.
It assured that Ghana would not engage in any bilateral or multilateral arrangement that could undermine the security or sovereignty of its neighbours.
The statement also reiterated the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of national interest in all international engagements, while maintaining its positions on global historical and moral issues.
