Ghana and the Kingdom of Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in areas such as trade, agriculture, education, sports, and diplomacy for mutual benefit.
The reaffirmation was made at the event to mark the 26th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s ascension to the throne of the Kingdom of Morocco.
The occasion held in Accra on Wednesday, brought together high-level Ghanaian officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, academia, and the Moroccan community in Ghana.
Delivering a speech on behalf of the Government of Ghana, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, praised Morocco’s continuous support for Ghana’s development agenda.
He noted that the collaboration between the two countries had yielded mutual benefits, citing recent milestones such as the visa waiver agreement for Ghanaian nationals, the donation of 2,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser to Ghana, scientific agriculture engagements to start fertiliser production in Ghana.
“Team Ghana recently returned from Morocco after participating in an international sports event where we were well received. The supporters also benefitted from the smooth visa-free entry process, which reflects the strong people-to-people ties between our nations,” the minister said.
He further acknowledged the role of Morocco in promoting knowledge-sharing and cultural cooperation, particularly through scholarship programmes that have enabled Ghanaian students and professionals to study and work in Morocco.
Mr Adams reiterated Ghana’s appreciation for Morocco’s consistent efforts in fostering African unity and regional stability.
“We also remain committed to the initiatives of the African Union and the United Nations as we work collectively to ensure lasting peace and development, including in the Western Sahara issue,” he added.
For her part, the Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, Ms Imane Ouaadil, hailed the strong and growing partnership between the two countries, describing the current state of bilateral ties as a “golden era of strategic cooperation.”
She revealed that since the implementation of the visa waiver policy on June 6, 2025, over 1,300 Ghanaian nationals had benefitted from free electronic entry into Morocco, a significant rise compared to the 1,500 visas issued in the whole of 2024.
Ms Ouaadil also highlighted key regional initiatives spearheaded by Morocco under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, such as the Royal Atlantic Initiative and the African Atlantic States Process, aimed at improving connectivity and economic integration across the continent.
She lauded Ghana’s endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara region, describing it as a symbol of mutual trust and shared vision for a stable and prosperous Africa.
BY CECILIA YADA LAGBA