Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskky: “I met with Ghana’s Foreign Minister @S_OkudzetoAblak and thanked him for this visit, the first in our countries’ history.

“We discussed specific areas where we can advance our partnership: agriculture, defense cooperation, and expanding programs for Ghanaian students to study at Ukrainian universities.

“Ghana will chair the African Union next year, and it is important that we make the most of this period to strengthen ties between Ukraine and Africa.

“We also held detailed discussions on how Russia recruits citizens of Ghana and other countries in Africa to participate in the war against Ukraine, and how we can counter this. Our teams will remain in contact on this issue.

“I am grateful to Ghana for its clear support of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as for backing our positions in UN General Assembly resolutions.”