Ghana not part of US Green Card review – Ablakwa

3rd Dec 2025 | Source: Graphic Online

Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa

Ghana is not part of the United States government’s latest Green Card review and temporary immigration suspension, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified.

According to Mr Ablakwa he has received a briefing from the Acting US Ambassador to Ghana, Rolf Olson.

Announcing the outcome of his meeting with the acting US Ambassador on Monday [December 1, 2025] Mr Ablakwa said their discussion covered recent developments on Ghana’s relations with the United States and the confirmation that Ghana was not included in the new measures introduced by President Donald Trump's administration.

He said the talks also addressed the restoration of five–year visas for Ghanaian travellers, the withdrawal of the 15 per cent tariffs on cocoa, semi-processed cocoa and other qualifying agricultural products, and arrangements for Ghanaian supporters preparing for World Cup activities.

Mr Ablakwa said the government would continue to pursue agreements that offer the best outcomes for Ghanaians.

According to him, both sides also discussed security cooperation under the Defence Cooperation Agreement.

He said this will involve increased intelligence exchanges and training activities that use US military aviation assets, with all operations coordinated with the appropriate Ghanaian authorities.

On trade, Mr Ablakwa said Ghana remained hopeful about ongoing discussions under the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

Public information available in the United States shows no formal list of exempted countries has been issued.

Ghana does not appear in the lists of countries affected by the new review, but beyond the minister’s comments, there has been no further official confirmation.

Mr Ablakwa said Ghana’s national interest guides all engagements with the United States.