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Ablakwa and UK High Commissioner Highlight Satisfactory Progress in Ghana-UK Security Partnership
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa met British High Commissioner to Ghana His Excellency Christian Rogg on Friday, October 9, 2026. The two conducted a comprehensive review of Ghana-UK bilateral relations. Furthermore, they noted an impressive increase in UK investments in Ghana. They gave particular emphasis to the Takoradi port expansion project, which is expected to commence this year.
Ghana-UK Security Partnership Making Satisfactory Progress
Ablakwa and the UK High Commissioner highlighted satisfactory progress in the Ghana-UK security partnership. They also committed to enhanced collaboration to combat organised crime and violent extremism in the region.
Moreover, Minister Ablakwa commended the UK for participating in Ghana’s reparatory justice event and the Accra Reset event. Both events took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Preparations for Mahama’s UK Visit and CHOGM 2026
The meeting also gave both sides the opportunity to prepare for President John Mahama’s upcoming official visit to the United Kingdom. In addition, they assessed arrangements and priority issues for Ghana’s participation in the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
CHOGM is scheduled to take place in Antigua and Barbuda from November 1 to 4, 2026. Therefore, the meeting covered a wide range of bilateral, security, and multilateral issues between Ghana and the UK.