Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa met with the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, on Friday, February 20 2025, to discuss ways to deepen relations between the two countries.
Ghana and the United States have maintained strong diplomatic ties since Ghana gained independence in 1957, working together in areas such as defence, law enforcement, health, and education.
In 1961, Ghana became the first country to host U.S. Peace Corps volunteers, marking the beginning of long-standing educational and cultural exchanges.
Security cooperation has also been an important aspect of the relationship.
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In 2018, the two nations signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) to guide security engagements.
The U.S. Embassy has clarified that the agreement does not involve the establishment of a U.S. military base in Ghana but allows for joint security exercises and training programmes.
Economic ties between the two countries remain strong.
In 2021, trade between Ghana and the U.S. reached $3.6 billion. Ghana, which depends heavily on the export of gold, cocoa, and oil, continues to benefit from this economic relationship.
