Ghana, Tunisia to begin visa waiver negotiations – Ablakwa

Ghana and Tunisia have agreed to begin negotiations towards a visa waiver arrangement aimed at easing travel between the two countries.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced this in a Facebook post on Sunday, November 15, 2026, following a bilateral meeting with his Tunisian counterpart, Ali Nafti.

Mr Ablakwa, who described the discussions as meaningful and results-driven, said the agreement formed part of efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries.

He noted that the development reflected growing international confidence in the Ghanaian passport as the government works to improve its value, prestige and security.

According to him, Slovakia had also expressed interest in visa waiver arrangements with Ghana the previous week, adding to ongoing discussions with other countries.

The Foreign Affairs Minister said Ghana expected to sign additional visa waiver agreements before the end of 2027.

Beyond travel arrangements, the two countries have agreed to revive their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) to provide a structured platform for dialogue and deepen bilateral relations.

The proposed areas of cooperation include education, tourism, sports, agribusiness, trade and maritime affairs.

Mr Ablakwa further disclosed that both countries were open to establishing permanent diplomatic missions in their respective capitals as soon as practicable.

He thanked Mr Nafti for the visit and said he had received an invitation to undertake a reciprocal visit to Tunisia.