Ghana and Luxembourg have agreed to begin discussions on a possible visa waiver arrangement between the two countries and the wider Benelux region.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Xavier Bettel, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in areas including value addition, digital technology, agro-processing and industrial development.
They said greater economic cooperation should support job creation, strengthen local industries and contribute to sustainable economic development.
The discussions also covered international and regional developments, democratic values, human rights and security, as well as the need for constructive dialogue among countries.
Ghana and Luxembourg further explored opportunities to deepen development cooperation, investment and people-to-people relations, including stronger engagement between Ghana and European partners.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued dialogue and closer bilateral relations.
They also agreed to continue working together on shared priorities through multilateral institutions.
