Ghana has renewed its solidarity with Cuba while seeking to deepen Ghana Cuba relations through expanded cooperation in healthcare, education, energy, agriculture and economic development.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa held discussions with his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Mr Ablakwa described the meeting as an opportunity to review the longstanding relationship between the two countries and identify areas where practical cooperation could be expanded.
The ministers reviewed decades of health cooperation, including the deployment of Cuban medical professionals to Ghana and the training of Ghanaian doctors in Cuba.
Discussions also covered scholarships, professional training and possible technical collaboration in addressing energy and infrastructure challenges.
Ghana, Mr Ablakwa said, wants the partnership to produce tangible benefits for both countries rather than remain limited to diplomatic exchanges.
The two sides also discussed agriculture and wider economic engagement.
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Mr Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s support for Cuba amid its current economic difficulties and praised what he described as the resilience of the Cuban people.
The engagement follows President John Dramani Mahama’s call at the UN General Assembly for the lifting of the decades-long economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba.
Ghana and Cuba also exchanged views on sovereignty, international law, multilateralism and cooperation among developing countries.
Mr Ablakwa said relief supplies donated by Ghana to Cuba in November 2025 had arrived safely and were appreciated by beneficiaries.
He also conveyed Ghana’s congratulations to Cuba as the country marks the centenary of the birth of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
Both governments indicated their intention to continue developing the relationship through practical cooperation in areas of shared interest.
