Burkina Faso and Ghana agreed in the Burkinabe capital, Ouagadougou, to enhance their cooperation in the security field. Burkinabe Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo and a Ghanaian delegation led by Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa held talks on intelligence-sharing between the two countries during the 13th session of the Joint High Commission for Cooperation, according to an official statement.
The Ghanaian foreign minister also addressed areas of cooperation related to disaster management, combating drug trafficking, and a shared commitment to intensifying coordination in the security sector. He emphasized the importance of intelligence exchange, training, and expanding coordination to confront terrorist threats.
In this context, Ablakwa announced a special conference to be held in Accra on March 14, with the participation of security experts and guests from the Sahel region to deepen dialogue and accelerate the coordination of responses.
Ablakwa further stated that Ghanaian authorities wish to involve the Prime Minister as well as the Burkinabe President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in a high-level meeting with President John Dramani Mahama to discuss a shared vision for combating terrorism.
By reactivating the permanent joint commission and expanding areas of cooperation, Burkina Faso and Ghana aim to translate their commitments into concrete measures that serve the interests of their citizens, united by history, geography, and a common desire to build a future marked by peace, security, and shared prosperity.