South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Ghanaian President John Mahama have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including climate action, digital innovation and maritime security.
The two leaders reached the agreement during summit talks on Wednesday, where they also witnessed the signing of three cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening relations between both countries.
The agreements include a climate change cooperation accord, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on technology and digital innovation, and a maritime safety and security MoU signed between the Korea Coast Guard and the Ghana Navy.
During the meeting, President Lee expressed appreciation to Ghana’s navy for its role in protecting South Korean nationals operating in the Gulf of Guinea, noting that the new maritime agreement would improve joint policing efforts and maritime safety.
President Mahama highlighted Ghana’s rich mineral resources, including bauxite, manganese, gold, lithium and nickel, and expressed interest in working with South Korea to explore the resources and develop stronger value-chain partnerships.
Both leaders also discussed expanding cooperation in other areas such as economic security, agriculture, education, culture and critical minerals development.
In addition, they exchanged views on regional and global developments, including ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
