Ghana’s Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei and Canada’s High Commissioner Myriam Montrat met in Accra to discuss expanding Ghana-Canada defence cooperation into cyber defence, artificial intelligence and maritime security, Ghana’s Ministry of Defence said.
Adjei said modernising the Ghana Armed Forces required capacity against internal and external threats, and listed cyber defence, AI, maritime security and surveillance technologies as priority areas for future partnership, according to the statement.
What does Ghana-Canada defence cooperation cover now?
The minister praised Canadian support for military training, peacekeeping and the Elsie Initiative, a Canadian-led programme to increase the number of uniformed women in UN peace operations. Montrat said the partnership had also helped Ghana draft a gender policy to address sexual abuse.
Both sides discussed cross-border threats. Ghana’s northern regions border Burkina Faso, where jihadist violence has spread across the Sahel. DNE Africa recently reported on a curfew in the border town of Hamile and on a Ghana-Canada maritime agreement.
FAQ
Who met in the Ghana-Canada defence talks?
Ghana’s Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei and Canada’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat.
What is the Elsie Initiative?
A Canadian-led programme to increase the participation of uniformed women in UN peacekeeping.
Was any agreement signed?
No. The statement describes a courtesy call and lists areas for future cooperation.
