In a significant move to strengthen economic ties between Africa and Latin America, Ghana and Colombia have signed a landmark deal to establish direct maritime connection between the Port of Tema and the Port of Cartagena.
The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, following successful negotiations in Bogotá yesterday.
The newly established route aims to facilitate smoother trade flows, enhance logistics, and create new avenues for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Elena Márquez Mina, played a significant role in championing the partnership, while Ghana expressed gratitude to Colombia’s Foreign Minister, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, for her leadership and dedication in securing the deal.
Ghana And Colombia Sign Landmark Deal To Enhance Maritime Connectivity
Officials emphasized the symbolic importance of the agreement, highlighting that the Atlantic corridor, historically associated with the transatlantic slave trade, is being reoriented as a pathway for economic collaboration, job creation, and shared success.
The agreement is anticipated to deepen Ghana-Colombia relations and open new pathways for trade and investment across both continents.
By: Magdalene Agyeiwaa Sarpong