Ghana has entered into a historic visa waiver agreement with Antigua and Barbuda on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly, further expanding travel opportunities for its citizens.
The agreement was formalized by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who expressed gratitude to his counterpart, H.E. E.P. Chet Greene, Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Barbuda Affairs, for helping to make the deal a reality.
This latest arrangement marks the 10th visa waiver agreement secured for Ghanaians since the current Foreign Minister took office. Ablakwa highlighted that the Mahama-led administration is committed to enhancing the value of the Ghanaian passport, strengthening Ghana’s international image, and making travel easier for citizens.
He emphasized that such agreements play a vital role in boosting trade, tourism, and cultural bonds—especially by deepening Ghana’s connections with the Caribbean. “The Mahama Administration is deliberate about adding more value to the Ghanaian Passport, projecting our image in the comity of nations and enhancing the travel experience of Ghanaians as we boost trade, tourism, and in this particular instance connect us to our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean,” Ablakwa said.
The move is expected to open up new opportunities for collaboration and exchange between the two countries, while further positioning Ghana as a global partner.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
