President Nana Akufo-Addo has underscored Ghana’s intention to leverage its longstanding relationship with Italy to address the rising challenge of insecurity within the sub-Saharan African region.
Speaking at a joint news conference with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Jubilee House, he emphasised that “Issues concerning piracy, terrorism, violent extremism, illicit drug and human trafficking, which have become more pronounced in sub-Saharan Africa, called for collective efforts in addressing, and Italy remained an important partner in that direction.”
He reiterated Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Italy to explore new areas of mutual interest for sustainable development and growth.
President Akufo-Addo also called on global leaders to advocate for reforms in the United Nations Security Council to better represent the interests of developing countries in multilateral decision-making processes.
“The Council ought to be made more representative by factoring in the interest of developing countries in the era of multilateralism,” he emphasised.
In response, President Mattarella highlighted the shared vision between Europe and Africa to advance the cause of humanity.
“It is against this background that the two continents should work together to overcome their respective development challenges, promote multilateralism and the bond of friendship,” he said.
He expressed the European Union’s determination to collaborate with ECOWAS to address piracy, illicit drug and human trafficking, irregular migration, and terrorism in the sub-region.
Source: Joynews
