Ghana and Sierra Leone have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations, signing six Memoranda of Understanding during the inaugural session of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) held in Accra.
The meeting marked a major milestone in efforts to transform longstanding historical ties into concrete partnerships aimed at boosting economic growth and improving the livelihoods of citizens in both countries. A key focus of the session was to ensure effective implementation and follow-up on agreed initiatives.
At the close of the ministerial session, the two countries signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and one formal agreement covering key sectors. These include an Agreement on Defence and Military Cooperation, as well as MoUs on Electric Power Development and Management, Intelligence and Security Cooperation, Cocoa Sector Development, Political Consultations, Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and Health Cooperation.
The session was co-chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Francess Piagie Alghali.
Speaking during the session, Ablakwa described the PJCC as a strategic platform for transforming the longstanding fraternal relations between the two countries into practical and results-driven partnerships. He emphasised that such collaboration would drive economic growth and improve the quality of life for citizens.
He further stressed the importance of prioritising the implementation of agreements and ensuring effective monitoring mechanisms so that outcomes translate into tangible benefits.
Ablakwa identified key areas of cooperation, including trade and investment, agriculture, energy, health, defence and security, as well as tourism and cultural exchanges. He noted that these sectors hold strong potential for job creation, economic transformation, and shared prosperity.
On her part, Alghali expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality extended to the Sierra Leonean delegation and reaffirmed her country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Ghana. She noted that the PJCC reflects a shared vision by both governments to transform historic ties into a dynamic and mutually beneficial partnership anchored in solidarity and development.
The session brought together senior government officials and technical experts from both countries to deliberate on expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to sustained engagement, effective implementation, and continuous monitoring of agreed initiatives. The inaugural session is widely seen as a defining moment in Ghana–Sierra Leone relations.
Story by: Francis Sowah
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