Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has engaged in high-level talks with H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), focusing on strategies to accelerate Africa’s economic integration and industrialisation.
During the meeting, Ghana, host of the AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra, reiterated its unwavering commitment to supporting the Secretariat’s effective operations by guaranteeing all necessary privileges and courtesies.
Minister Ablakwa underscored the historic and strategic importance of the AfCFTA, tracing its roots to the vision of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. He emphasized that the continental free trade agreement is vital to Africa’s ambition for industrialisation and transformation. “With a market of 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of US$3.4 trillion, leveraging the AfCFTA is not just an option but an absolute imperative as we prioritise economic diplomacy,” Ablakwa said.
The talks signal renewed momentum in advancing Africa’s integration agenda, with both leaders expressing hope that the AfCFTA will drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the continent.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
