Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Wael Fathy Ahmed, has paid a working visit to the Minister for Defence, Hon Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, at The Square in Accra, as part of efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and Egypt.

The visit provided an opportunity for the Ambassador to familiarize himself with the operations of the Ministry of Defence and to explore areas for enhanced collaboration between the two countries.

Welcoming the Ambassador, Hon Kenneth Gilbert Adjei expressed Ghana’s appreciation for Egypt’s longstanding friendship and partnership with the country. He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral defence relations with Egypt, particularly in the areas of defence manufacturing, technology transfer and capacity building.

The Minister commended Egypt for its continued support to the Ghana Armed Forces through specialised training for military engineers, healthcare professionals and technical officers. He noted that strengthening the capabilities of the 48 Engineer Regiment, particularly in disaster response and infrastructure protection, remains a national priority.

Hon Gilbert Adjei also acknowledged Egypt’s extensive experience in border security, intelligence and cybersecurity. He proposed deeper cooperation in intelligence-sharing, joint military exercises and specialised training as part of efforts to enhance regional security and counter violent extremism in West Africa.

In response, Ambassador Wael Fathy Ahmed congratulated Hon Gilbert Adjei on his appointment as Minister for Defence and reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to continued cooperation with Ghana.

The Ambassador assured the Minister of Egypt’s readiness to support the Ghana Armed Forces in key areas including cybersecurity, intelligence-sharing, training and border security. He also expressed Egypt’s willingness to share its expertise and experience in these fields with Ghana.

HE Fathy Ahmed further highlighted the potential for Ghana and Egypt to explore joint ventures in defence manufacturing and technology transfer. He reiterated Egypt’s commitment to providing specialised training opportunities for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces.

The engagement underscored the shared commitment of Ghana and Egypt to expanding defence cooperation, enhancing institutional capacity and contributing to peace and security in Ghana and the wider West African region.