The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for stronger security cooperation between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to improve border management and address emerging security threats along their shared borders.
He made the call during a visit to the Ivorian Sector Commander for Customs, Excise and Special Taxation (CEPS), Adou Tah Felix, at Elubo, as part of his working visit to the Western Region.
Mr Muntaka said the two countries shared a long history and strong bonds, making it important for their security agencies to maintain close and cordial relations.
He described Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as essentially one people and stressed the need for sustained cooperation among security personnel operating along their common borders.
The Minister said his visit to Elubo was intended to give him first-hand insight into the operations and challenges confronting security personnel, as well as the importance of cross-border collaboration in maintaining peace and security.
He commended the Ivorian security authorities for their cooperation, intelligence sharing and willingness to work closely with their Ghanaian counterparts.
Mr Muntaka assured the Ivorian Commander of Ghana’s commitment to strengthening the existing partnership and called for closer collaboration to address shared security concerns.
For his part, Mr Adou Tah Felix welcomed the Minister and his delegation, describing the visit as an important demonstration of both countries’ commitment to improving cooperation on border security.
He reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining cordial relations with Ghanaian security agencies, stressing the need for continued collaboration, information sharing and mutual support to tackle security challenges along the shared border.
The Minister wished the Commander and his personnel well and expressed optimism that relations between the two countries would continue to grow stronger.