By: Mercy Darko
The European Union has committed Ten million Euros to enhance food security in Ghana. This came to the fore at the opening of the 2023 Ghana-European Union Political Dialogue spearheaded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who announced this said the support will go a long way to complement government’s Planting for Food and Jobs initiative.
He was hopeful that the dialogue will create the opportunity for both parties to deepen cooperation and strengthen the existing relations between Ghana and the EU.
The European Union and Ghana Cooperation between Ghana and the European Union came into existence after the first Lomé Convention in 1975.
The two parties have enjoyed fruitful economic cooperation since, and this has been improved and strengthened over the years with successive partnership agreements.
The political dialogue creates the opportunity for both parties to engage and review gains made over the year and chart a way forward leading to commitments on both sides.
Vice President Bawumia said the meeting is an important milestone in the collective efforts to drive economic cooperation between Ghana and the EU to address challenges.
He urged participants to take stock of the gains made over the years dialogue and explore new avenues for cooperation.
Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, applauded government for putting the funds made available to the country to good use.
He said with the Russia-Ukraine crisis lingering on, the EU is committed to minimize the effect in food security.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Thomas Mbomba, said the meeting will set the tone for Ghana and the EU to explore more areas of concern.
Outcome of the meeting will strengthen cooperation between Ghana and the EU.
