Russia, Ghana to Boost Security Cooperation in Sahel
Russia and Ghana agreed to cooperate on security, including supporting countries in the Sahel region—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—against terrorism. The two countries also plan to sign a diplomatic visa-free agreement.
Consensus
- Russia and Ghana agreed to cooperate on security issues.
- The cooperation includes support for countries in the Sahel region: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
- The situation in the Sahel is described as a global epicenter of terrorism and violent extremism.
- Russia is prepared to provide support to African countries in combating terrorism.
- Russia and Ghana will sign a visa-free agreement for diplomatic passport holders.
- The meeting took place between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
- Ghana will chair the African Union starting in January of the following year.
Points of divergence
- Ghana will continue working with all international partners to address conflicts in the Sahel region. — kommersant
- Russia is ready to help restore relations between ECOWAS and the three Sahel states. — vedomosti
- Lavrov mentioned discussions on international issues including the Strait of Hormuz, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. — vedomosti
- Ablakwa stated that Russia-Ghana relations are 'gaining momentum' and that political consultations are active. — vedomosti
- Ablakwa noted the growth and diversification of bilateral trade turnover. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russia will help African countries fight terrorism — Коммерсантъ
- Lavrov: Russia ready to assist Ghana in the field of nuclear energy — Коммерсантъ
- Lavrov: Russia ready to help Africa fight terrorism — Ведомости
Key entities
- Russia
- Gany
- Sergey Lavrov
- Sahel
- MID
- Africa
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
- Moscow
- Burkina Faso
- Western Africa
- Niger
- Mali
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa