Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that Ghana and Tunisia have agreed to immediately commence negotiations towards a v
Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that Ghana and Tunisia have agreed to immediately commence negotiations towards a visa waiver agreement.
It comes after Mr. Ablakwa held bilateral talks with Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad.
In a social media post on Sunday, November 15, Mr. Ablakwa said the two countries had agreed to begin negotiations, describing the development as part of efforts to enhance the value, prestige, and security of the Ghanaian passport.
The minister also disclosed that Slovakia had expressed interest in a similar arrangement the previous week, adding to what he described as a growing number of active visa waiver discussions involving Ghana.
“We expect to sign more Visa Waiver Agreements before the end of 2027,” he stated.
In addition to the visa arrangements, the two foreign ministers also agreed to revive the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) to provide a structured platform for dialogue and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
The proposed cooperation is expected to focus on key areas including education, tourism, sports, agribusiness, trade, and maritime cooperation.
Mr. Ablakwa further revealed that both countries were open to establishing permanent diplomatic missions in their respective capitals as soon as practicable, a move that could deepen diplomatic engagement and facilitate cooperation.
The North Tongu MP expressed appreciation to Mr. Nafti for the visit and extended an invitation for further engagement, noting that he had also received an invitation to visit Tunisia.
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