China pledges support for Ghana’s fight against galamsey and cybercrime

Ghana and China have agreed to deepen cooperation in law enforcement, with Beijing pledging support to combat illegal mining, cybercrime, and other cross-border threats.

Interior Minister, Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced the agreement after leading a delegation to China for bilateral talks with the Ministry of Public Security on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Mr Muntaka said the discussions marked a new stage in Ghana–China relations, moving beyond trade and infrastructure to include policing and security. He stressed the importance of adopting modern technology to confront challenges such as terrorism, cyber fraud, and transnational crime.

A statement from the Interior Ministry said the talks covered areas such as improving communication among law enforcement agencies, building institutional capacity, and providing training for officers. Mr Muntaka explained that China’s support would focus on capacity building and practical skills development for Ghana’s police and other security agencies.

China’s Vice Minister of Public Security, Mr Ling Zhifeng, confirmed Beijing’s readiness to work more closely with Ghana and noted that the two countries would cooperate through INTERPOL. The discussions also touched on China’s candidacy for the position of Vice President of INTERPOL.

Mr Muntaka said the agreement would also help address illegal mining in Ghana while improving the safety of Chinese nationals in the country.

He described the outcome of the meeting as an important step in security cooperation and expressed optimism about the future of the partnership.