EU commends Ambassador Sena Siaw-Boateng for strengthening Ghana-EU ties

The European Union (EU) has paid glowing tribute to the Chief Director of the National Security Council Secretariat, Ambassador Harriet Sena Siaw-Boateng, for her instrumental role in deepening relations between the EU and Ghana.

During a ceremony at Burma Camp on February 26, 2025, to mark the handover of military equipment to the Ghana Armed Forces, EU Ambassador Irchad Razaaly acknowledged Ambassador Siaw-Boateng’s enduring contributions, citing her tenure as Ghana’s Head of Mission to the European Union.

“I would like as well to extend warm and special thanks, and words of appreciation to the Chief Director of the National Security Council Secretariat, Ambassador Sena Siaw-Boateng, for her invaluable support over the years. We’ve come a long way with Ambassador Sena since Brussels,” Ambassador Razaaly stated.

Before assuming her current role, Ambassador Siaw-Boateng served as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and Head of Mission to the European Union from 2019.

Ambassador Razaaly also commended Brigadier General Tim Ba-Taa-Banah, describing him as one of the EU’s privileged interlocutors who deeply understands Ghana’s operational and strategic priorities.

He emphasized that the provision of non-lethal military equipment aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the Ghana Armed Forces.

“This delivery,” he explained, “represents the initial phase of a comprehensive partnership initiated in April 2023.”

He highlighted the collaborative process between the EU and Ghana, which ensured the equipment precisely met Ghana’s operational requirements.

The delivered equipment forms part of a larger support package valued at €50 million (GH¢800 million), with subsequent deliveries scheduled throughout 2025 and 2026.

Ambassador Razaaly underscored that the EU’s commitment to peace and security extends beyond military hardware.

He noted that it encompasses a holistic approach, including conflict prevention, mediation, border management, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, maritime security, and combating disinformation.

He further announced that the EU supports over 30 peace and security initiatives across Ghana and numerous others at the regional level, reflecting its broad engagement in the security sector.

Recognizing that military strength alone is insufficient for sustainable peace, he stressed that the EU prioritizes resilience, strong institutions, economic opportunities, and social stability.

"This is why the European Union remains committed to long-term support—investing in border management, local conflict prevention, and economic development. This is part of our bilateral allocation of €339 million in grants," Ambassador Razaaly added.