By Racheal Quartey and Rukayatu Musah
Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening ties with the Arab Republic of Egypt, with a strong focus on youth development, technology, and mutually beneficial economic cooperation.
She made this known when she hosted the Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, Wael Fathy Ahmed, at the Jubilee House during a courtesy call described as cordial, productive, and forward-looking.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang noted that Ghana and Egypt share a long-standing, historic bond dating back to the early years of independence, and the time had come to broaden and modernise the scope of cooperation to reflect current global realities.
“Ghana remains committed to working closely with Egypt to broaden the scope of our cooperation and deliver tangible benefits to our people,” the Vice President assured.
She expressed Ghana’s profound appreciation to the Government and people of Egypt for the warm hospitality extended to President John Dramani Mahama during his recent visit to Cairo for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Describing the GEM as a landmark institution, Professor Opoku-Agyemang observed:
“The Grand Egyptian Museum is not only a monumental achievement for Egypt but a cultural treasure for the world.”
With both countries boasting large and energetic youth populations, the Vice President placed special emphasis on policies and partnerships that create real opportunities for young people.
“Our young people hold immense promise, and it is our duty to create pathways for skills development, innovation, and meaningful opportunity,”
she said.
She highlighted the importance of collaboration in education, vocational training, digital technology, and entrepreneurship as key areas where Ghana and Egypt can work more closely for shared benefit.
Ambassador Wael Fathy Ahmed praised Ghana’s longstanding friendship with Egypt and welcomed the renewed momentum in bilateral relations.
“Egypt values its partnership with Ghana and looks forward to expanding collaboration in areas that will drive progress for both countries,”
the Ambassador stated.
Discussions also touched on the rapidly changing global context and the need for African countries to build stronger, smarter partnerships.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang underscored the urgency of enhanced cooperation in training, technology, and knowledge exchange:
“The world is changing rapidly, and our collaboration must reflect the pace of transformation. By bridging knowledge gaps and promoting shared learning, we can unlock new avenues of growth.”
The meeting ended with both sides expressing confidence in the renewed energy surrounding Ghana–Egypt relations and a shared resolve to promote peace, development, and prosperity.
Officials from both delegations expressed optimism that the outcomes of the engagement will translate into concrete programmes and initiatives in the coming months, particularly in youth development, trade, culture, and capacity building.
