The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has arrived in Barcelona, Spain, to join global leaders on April 18, 2026, for the 4th High-Level Meeting of the “In Defence of Democracy Initiative”, where she will participate as a speaker.

The summit, hosted by the Spanish government under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, will bring together heads of state and senior officials from countries including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and Spain.

Among the expected attendees are Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ghana’s participation signals increasing West African involvement in global efforts to strengthen democratic governance and deepen international cooperation.

Discussions at the meeting will focus on reinforcing democratic institutions amid rising global pressures.
Key issues include combating disinformation, protecting digital integrity, tackling extremism and addressing the ethical use of artificial intelligence.

Leaders will also examine global security challenges and explore stronger cooperation between Africa and Latin America, particularly in areas of governance, innovation, and sustainable development.

The In Defence of Democracy Initiative, launched in 2024, serves as a platform for coordinated international action to safeguard democratic systems.

Previous meetings were held in New York in 2024 and Santiago in 2025.

Ahead of the summit, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang is scheduled to tour and engage with the management of GB Foods in the country.

She will also attend a global progressive mobilisation leaders’ dinner at the National Art Museum of Catalonia on April 17.

The Vice President will conclude her visit with a meeting with the Ghanaian community in Spain on April 19, 2026.