Sam George is the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations
Ghana and Ukraine have pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation in cybersecurity, digitalisation, and information technology following a high-level virtual meeting between officials of both countries on Tuesday, June 4, 2025.
The discussions, led by Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Anton Demokhin; and Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, focused on key areas including cyber defence, Artificial Intelligence, innovation development, and digital governance.
This initiative aims to foster technological advancement and security in both nations.
In a statement from the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and shared by dailygraphic.com.gh, it highlighted the commitment of both nations to enhancing government-to-government and business-to-business collaborations in the digital sector, which is part of a broader efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations between Kyiv and Accra.
“The growing dynamic of Ukrainian-Ghanaian dialogue at the highest political level, as well as between our foreign ministers, clearly demonstrates the mutual interest of Ukraine and Ghana in developing broad bilateral cooperation.
“We commend Ghana’s Digital Agenda as a timely step towards the global digital economy and believe that Ukrainian experience would support the initiatives on agenda,” Demokhin said.
During the discussion, Demokhin outlined Ukraine’s achievements in digital transformation, cybersecurity resilience, and the application of innovative technologies to enhance governance and public services.
He also emphasised ongoing efforts to integrate Ukrainian IT firms into global markets through platforms like Code-UA.
In response, Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, commended Ukraine’s progress and expressed a strong interest in utilising Ukrainian expertise to bolster Ghana’s cybersecurity infrastructure.
He also explored the possibility of adopting AI-driven public administration tools, introducing Chief Digital Transformation Officers (CDTOs) within government institutions, and advancing digital literacy across the country.
“We are eager to learn from Ukraine’s experiences and strengthen our systems for greater resilience and innovation,” Sam George said.
He emphasised the need for cross-border collaboration to protect digital infrastructure, particularly as cyber threats continue to evolve.
Both nations agreed to consider hosting a joint Ukrainian-Ghanaian IT forum to foster deeper engagement among technology firms, public institutions, and investors from both countries.
If established, the forum would highlight Ukraine’s technological advancements while creating opportunities for Ghanaian innovators and stakeholders to build strategic partnerships.
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