Vice President Opoku-Agyemang meets Palestinian envoy a day after hosting Israeli delegation
Ghana’s newly sworn-in Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to balanced international relations after meeting the Palestinian Envoy to Ghana, His Excellency Abdalfatah Ahmed Halil, on January 9, 2025.
This engagement came just a day after she hosted a diplomatic delegation from Israel in Accra.
Reaffirming Ghana’s stance on Palestine
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prof. Opoku-Agyemang reflected on the meeting with the Palestinian envoy, emphasizing the shared philosophical foundations of Ghana's relationship with Palestine.
She wrote: “In our meeting, we recommitted our agreed philosophical foundations of our relationship as a political party and as a country. I recalled my valuable experiences at UNESCO, particularly during the period of Palestine’s admission to the organisation. Today’s visit allowed for a reaffirmation of the established position and commitment of Ghana in relation to the people of Palestine. Finally, I would like to thank His Excellency Abdalfatah Ahmed Halil for the wonderful gift given on behalf of the people of Palestine.”
The Vice President also drew on her past experiences at UNESCO, referencing Palestine’s admission to the organisation as a significant moment in her career. She described the visit as an opportunity to reaffirm Ghana’s established position and commitment to the Palestinian people.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of goodwill, including a symbolic gift presented by the Palestinian envoy on behalf of his people.
Diplomatic engagement with Israel
The meeting followed Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s inaugural day in office, during which she hosted a high-profile delegation from Israel led by Ambassador Roey Gilad and Sharren Haskel, Israel’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Discussions with the Israeli delegation centered on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing mutual priorities, including economic recovery and food security. The Vice President underscored Ghana’s need for support in revitalizing key sectors, highlighting food security as a critical focus area.
“Over the course of our discussion, I emphasised our willingness to collaborate with Israel and to align our priorities to achieve mutual benefits,” she stated in an earlier post.
Historic administration
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, who was sworn in on January 7, 2025, alongside President John Dramani Mahama, is Ghana’s first female Vice President. Her ascension marks a historic milestone in the nation’s political evolution, symbolizing progress in gender equity and inclusive leadership.
Her meetings with the Palestinian and Israeli representatives underline her administration’s commitment to balanced diplomacy and its pursuit of international collaboration to advance Ghana’s development goals.