The Government of Ghana has entered into a new Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union (EU), aimed at boosting cooperation on emerging security threats and reinforcing Ghana’s national and regional security framework.
A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the partnership provides a structured framework for collaboration in areas such as counterterrorism, cybersecurity, border management, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, and peacekeeping operations. It also includes technical assistance, training and equipment support for Ghanaian security agencies.
The Ministry clarified that the agreement does not authorize the establishment of foreign military bases nor the stationing of foreign troops in Ghana. It emphasized that Ghana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remain fully protected under the partnership, which is grounded in mutual respect and shared interests.
Responding to recent misinformation about the deal, the Ministry assured the public that the agreement builds on long-term cooperation between Ghana and the EU and formalizes existing engagements within a forward-looking framework.
It noted that Ghana’s decision is guided by regional security dynamics, especially threats of violent extremism in the Sahel and maritime challenges in the Gulf of Guinea. The government said strategic partnerships like this form part of Ghana’s proactive approach to safeguard peace, stability, and development.
In a related statement, the Ministry reaffirmed Ghana’s non-aligned foreign policy and longstanding principles of Pan-Africanism, peaceful coexistence, and good neighbourliness. It pledged continued engagement with international partners on the basis of justice, equity, and transparency.
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