Accra, Ghana — The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, participated in the 2025 Ghana-European Union (EU) Partnership Dialogue held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra.

The dialogue sought to strengthen the longstanding relationship between Ghana and the EU while charting a course toward a more productive and collaborative future.

In his opening address, the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, welcomed EU delegates to Ghana and emphasized that the dialogue was not merely ceremonial but a clear expression of shared commitment to deepening bilateral ties. He highlighted Ghana’s emerging role as a regional hub for agribusiness and invited EU businesses to actively support and invest in this transformative agenda.

President Mahama also referenced the ongoing review of Ghana’s Fisheries Act, noting it as part of a broader effort to address EU concerns, including the steps being taken to lift the yellow card warning currently placed on Ghana.

The EU Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly, echoed the President’s remarks, describing the dialogue as an opportunity to evaluate progress since the previous engagement in May 2024. He underscored the importance of open and constructive discussions to strengthen the partnership.

During a roundtable discussion, Hon. Emelia Arthur underscored the urgent need for enhanced maritime security. She called for increased support in deploying additional monitoring vessels on Ghanaian waters—an essential step, she noted, in tackling illegal fishing and responding swiftly to emerging maritime threats.

The 2025 Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue focused on deepening cooperation in areas such as trade, security, governance, and sustainable development