Ghana and South Korea have agreed to initiate discussions on a visa waiver agreement following bilateral talks between President John Dramani Mahama and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
The development was confirmed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post on Friday, March 13, 2026. He explained that both leaders instructed their respective foreign ministers to commence negotiations aimed at finalizing the arrangement, which is expected to simplify travel between the two countries.
“The two Foreign Ministers have been urged to conclude negotiations by June this year,” Mr. Ablakwa stated.
The proposed visa waiver is anticipated to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties while facilitating smoother movement for citizens engaging in business, tourism, and other activities. Mr. Ablakwa assured the public that updates on the negotiations will be provided as discussions progress.
The announcement follows President Mahama’s engagements with President Lee during his visit to South Korea, where both leaders explored avenues to deepen cooperation between the two nations.
President Mahama is on a five-day working visit to South Korea focused on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring new opportunities for trade, investment, and technological collaboration. During the visit, he commissioned a modern Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel on Thursday, March 12, further reinforcing energy and industrial partnerships between Ghana and South Korea.
