Ghana and Pakistan have taken steps to strengthen bilateral relations following the inaugural session of Political Consultations between the two countries, held on Monday in Accra.
The meeting brought together senior officials from both sides to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including diplomacy, trade and investment, defence, health, education, agriculture, peace and security, and people-to-people exchanges. The consultations marked a formal platform for structured dialogue between the Republic of Ghana and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
As part of the engagement, Pakistan’s Additional Foreign Secretary and head of delegation, Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan, paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, who is also a Member of Parliament. Ambassador Khan briefed the Deputy Minister on the discussions and key outcomes of the consultations.
Quayson welcomed the Pakistani delegation and expressed optimism that sustained dialogue would translate into tangible benefits for citizens of both countries. He underscored Ghana’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Pakistan across priority sectors and encouraged follow-through on agreed initiatives.
Ambassador Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to implementing the outcomes of the consultations for mutual benefit. He disclosed that discussions were at an advanced stage towards finalising a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports, a move expected to ease official travel and enhance cooperation.
He also announced plans for a Pakistani trade delegation to visit Ghana in the near future, aimed at strengthening private sector linkages and promoting economic growth through expanded commercial partnerships.
Both sides expressed confidence that the consultations would usher in a new phase of Ghana–Pakistan relations, anchored on practical cooperation, expanded trade ties and closer diplomatic engagement.