Ghana pledges to facilitate Mali’s access to Tema and Takoradi ports
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mali Actu
Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga received Ghana’s new defence attaché, Umar Sanda Ahmed, in Bamako, who reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to facilitating Mali’s access to the ports of Tema and Takoradi. The two officials also discussed cooperation against terrorist threats and respect for sovereignty, according to Mali Actu.
Ghana has pledged to facilitate Mali’s access to the ports of Tema and Takoradi, according to Mali Actu. Ghanaian diplomatic representative Umar Sanda Ahmed reaffirmed the commitment during a meeting with Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga in Bamako on Monday.
The two officials also discussed strengthening cooperation against terrorist threats and reaffirmed their respect for national sovereignty and the principles of the AES, an alliance of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Maïga praised the position of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and called for regional consultation to preserve stability and develop economic exchanges.
The meeting follows security discussions between the two countries. Ghana’s security support for Mali was reaffirmed on 26 October.
