Ghana and Sierra Leone have launched their first Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) meeting in Accra, marking a new phase in efforts to deepen bilateral relations and translate long-standing diplomatic ties into concrete economic and development outcomes.
The three-day technical session has brought together senior officials from both countries to focus on priority sectors, including trade, agriculture, energy, health, and security.
The meeting follows a series of high-level engagements between the two nations, including President John Dramani Mahama’s visit to Freetown in March 2025 and President Julius Maada Bio’s reciprocal visit to Accra in January 2026.
Chief Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Khadija Iddrisu, described the opening of the session as a reset in cooperation between Ghana and Sierra Leone, stressing a renewed commitment to practical collaboration.
She said the reactivation of the commission provides a platform to unlock economic opportunities and strengthen partnerships across key sectors.
Ambassador Iddrisu also pointed to existing cooperation, including Ghanaian investment support in Sierra Leone’s mining sector through a US$25 million facility involving Maya Mining, Ecobank Ghana, and the Africa Finance Corporation.
She added that both countries have built strong foundations over the years through collaboration in defence, security, and civil aviation, contributing to regional stability in West Africa.
Sierra Leone’s Director-General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Alan Logan, said the session goes beyond routine diplomacy and reflects a shared ambition to build a more results-oriented partnership.
He outlined priority areas for discussion, including sustainable energy solutions, strengthening agricultural value chains—particularly cocoa—and expanding defence and security cooperation.
Logan noted Sierra Leone’s interest in leveraging Ghana’s experience in cocoa production to strengthen its own agricultural sector and boost productivity.
Both sides expressed optimism that the technical discussions will culminate in the finalisation of key agreements expected to be signed at a ministerial meeting scheduled for 23 April 2026.
The two countries say the process is aimed at delivering tangible benefits to citizens while advancing regional integration in West Africa.
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