The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, H.E. Roey Gilad, has led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Minister for Defence, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, to reaffirm the longstanding diplomatic relations between Ghana and Israel and their shared commitment to peace, security and sustainable development.

During the meeting, Ambassador Gilad commended Ghana for its longstanding contributions to international peacekeeping, particularly the professionalism and dedication of Ghanaian personnel serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

As the UNIFIL mandate draws to a close this year, the Ambassador expressed appreciation for Ghana’s leadership and sacrifices in southern Lebanon, noting that the country’s contribution is deeply valued by Israel and the international community.

Ambassador Gilad also disclosed Israel’s interest in establishing a manufacturing facility in Ghana as part of efforts to deepen bilateral defence cooperation. He noted that the initiative could create employment opportunities while strengthening local capacity and advancing collaboration in the defence sector.

He reiterated Israel’s commitment to expanding bilateral relations and working closely with Ghana to address emerging and evolving security challenges.

Hon. Adjei, in response, acknowledged the warm and longstanding relationship between Ghana and Israel and expressed confidence in the prospects for further strengthening the partnership.

He emphasized the importance of strategic cooperation in knowledge sharing, personnel training and institutional capacity-building, describing these as essential components in addressing contemporary security threats.

The Defence Minister also called for enhanced collaboration in critical areas such as surveillance systems, cyber defence and advanced technologies. He identified joint ventures, technical innovation and collaborative research as key avenues for modernizing Ghana’s defence architecture while simultaneously supporting national development.

Hon. Adjei reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to constructive engagement with Israel and to pursuing areas of cooperation that promote mutual interests, strengthen national security and contribute to the development of both countries.