Ghana’s Ambassador to Brazil, with concurrent accreditation to Peru, His Excellency Nii Amasah Namoale, Esq., participated in the Peru-Africa Friendship Meeting in Lima from 19 to 23 October, at the invitation of Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The event brought together representatives from six African countries — Ghana, Egypt, Angola, Morocco, South Africa and Algeria — to celebrate the historical, cultural and diplomatic ties between Peru and the African continent and to explore avenues for deeper cooperation.
Bilateral Talks On The Sidelines:
On the sidelines of the meeting, Ambassador Namoale held bilateral talks with the Director General for Africa, the Middle East and Gulf Countries at Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Ghana and Peru, which have maintained diplomatic relations since 23 June 1987.
Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to democratic governance, respect for human rights, the rule of law, multilateralism, and inclusive and sustainable development.
They also noted that 2027 will mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, offering an opportunity to review key achievements and renew commitments to expand bilateral cooperation.
Momentum From 2025 Political Consultation:
During the meeting, Ambassador Namoale underscored Ghana’s interest in sustaining the momentum from the inaugural Ghana-Peru Political Consultation, held in Lima on 16 September 2025.
He called for a comprehensive review of bilateral relations and the identification of new opportunities for collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
The Ambassador reaffirmed Ghana’s readiness to continue engaging with the Government of Peru to advance the implementation of decisions and commitments reached during the political consultations.
Outstanding Issues: Tourism, Illegal Mining, Visa Waiver:
He also highlighted several outstanding issues requiring further attention, including:
The proposed Memorandum of Understanding on Tourism Cooperation.
Technical cooperation to combat illegal mining.
The Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of Diplomatic, Official, Special and Service Passports between Ghana and Peru
According to Ambassador Namoale, the visa waiver agreement is expected to be signed on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2026, a move expected to facilitate official exchanges and further strengthen diplomatic engagement.
Looking Ahead To 40 Years:
Looking ahead to the 40th anniversary, the Ambassador expressed Ghana’s desire to work closely with Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to translate goodwill and friendship into tangible outcomes.
He identified trade and investment, technical cooperation, cultural exchange and multilateral engagement as key areas for enhanced collaboration.
The discussions reflected Ghana and Peru’s shared determination to deepen their partnership and broaden cooperation for the benefit of their peoples and the wider Global South.
