EU high representative visits Ghana to sign security and defence partnership

EU foreign policy Chief, Kaja Kallas, has arrived in Ghana for a landmark visit that signals a new chapter in relations with the European Union.

In the face of growing security pressures and shifting geopolitical dynamics, her first visit comes at a pivotal moment—both for Ghana, and for Europe.

The timing of the visit reflects a shared concern: stability can no longer be taken for granted. The spread of terrorism across the Sahel is increasingly casting a shadow over coastal states, including Ghana. Against this backdrop, cooperation between Accra and Brussels has taken on renewed urgency.

High Representative Kallas and Ghana’s Vice-President will oversee the handover of a new tranche of non-lethal military equipment to the Ghana Armed Forces. The package includes drones, counter-UAV systems, motorbikes, and other specialised tools designed to strengthen Ghana’s response to emerging threats. The goal is to help keep the citizens of Ghana safe.

High Representative Kallas and Ghana’s Vice-President will oversee the handover of a new tranche of non-lethal military equipment to the Ghana Armed Forces. The package includes drones, counter-UAV systems, motorbikes, and other specialised tools designed to strengthen Ghana’s response to emerging threats. The goal is to help keep the citizens of Ghana safe.

Looking ahead, both sides expect to deepen cooperation not only in security, but also in multilateral settings such as the United Nations, as well as in training and education.

Broadening a strategic partnership

As Ghana navigates an increasingly complex regional landscape, one message is set to resonate from the visit: Ghana can count on Europe as a credible and dependable partner.

Security may dominate the agenda, but it is only one pillar of a much broader relationship. The EU remains Ghana’s largest export market, its biggest investor, and lead development partner. From infrastructure and education to job creation and sustainable growth, EU support plays a central role in Ghana’s trajectory.

At its core, the long-standing partnership is built on mutual respect and shared interests—an approach both sides describe as one of equals.

In an increasingly uncertain world, Ghana and the EU align around a common vision: support for a rules-based international order, and a commitment to cooperation over confrontation.

High-level engagements

During her stay, High Representative Kallas will hold talks with Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and key figures from Ghana’s security architecture, including representatives from the Ministry for the Interior, Ministry of Defence, and National Security.

A reliable partnership for the future

As Ghana navigates an increasingly complex regional landscape, one message is set to resonate from the visit: Ghana can count on Europe as a credible and dependable partner.

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