President John Dramani Mahama and Mali’s Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing regional security challenges, strengthening trade ties, and advancing Pan-African ideals.
The meeting, which followed the delivery of a special message from Malian leader Assimi Goita, underscored the need for collaboration to ensure stability and prosperity in the subregion.
Amid growing concerns over insurgency and terrorism in West Africa, Ghana and Mali are charting a path to strengthen ties and champion the vision of African sovereignty. President Mahama and Prime Minister Maiga’s dialogue reflects a shared resolve to uphold the legacy of Pan-Africanism while addressing pressing challenges.
The leaders acknowledged the rising threat of insurgency and terrorism in the region, stressing the need for collective action to ensure a secure and peaceful subregion. President Mahama highlighted Ghana’s enduring relationship with Mali, rooted in a robust history of significant transit trade and cultural connections. He assured that Ghana remains committed to fostering the free flow of trade and economic cooperation.
The two leaders expressed optimism about the stalled Technical Joint Cooperation framework, emphasising the urgency of reviving it to address bottlenecks and enhance bilateral relations.
General Maiga praised Ghana’s hospitality and its historical role in Pan-Africanism, describing President Mahama as a heritage leader, reminiscent of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and Jerry John Rawlings.
President Mahama also reaffirmed his vision for African sovereignty, referencing leaders like Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso, Abdourahamane Tchiani of Niger, and Mali’s transitional president Assimi Goita as examples of the continent’s collective fight for self-determination and independence.
The dialogue reflects a renewed hope for Pan-African unity, with Ghana and Mali poised to strengthen their partnership to advance the shared vision of a prosperous, sovereign Africa.
