Ghana and Algeria have entered into a visa waiver agreement aimed at enhancing their bilateral relations, following an official visit to Algiers by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
This agreement was revealed after high-level discussions with Algeria’s President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf.
Furthermore, both nations have agreed to bolster collaboration in critical areas, including the provision of additional scholarships for Ghanaian students in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and engineering.
Additional outcomes from the visit include initiatives to establish a direct air route between Accra and Algiers, the initiation of a strategic partnership in oil and gas, and the enhancement of security cooperation and intelligence sharing.
The two countries also pledged to revitalize their Joint Economic Cooperation framework.
This visit underscored the enduring relationship between Ghana and Algeria, rooted in a shared history of post-independence solidarity and mutual assistance.
