Ghana has commemorated the 78th International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers with a flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony held at the Forecourt of the State House on May 29, 2026, under the theme “Invest in Peace.”
The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the United Nations Office in Accra.
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Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs James Gyakye Quayson said peace requires deliberate commitment, strategic investment and collective action.
He noted that despite global challenges such as conflict, terrorism, political instability and climate-related security threats, United Nations peacekeeping operations remain essential.
Mr Quayson reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to international peace and security through its continued participation in UN peacekeeping missions and highlighted the role of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in strengthening peace support operations.
He also called for stronger cooperation between the United Nations, the African Union and other partners to promote global peace and security.
United Nations Resident Coordinator Zia Choudhury paid tribute to peacekeepers for their dedication and sacrifices in conflict zones around the world.
He described UN peacekeeping as one of the international community’s most effective tools for protecting civilians, supporting political solutions and maintaining stability.
Mr Choudhury called on member states to provide sustained political and financial support for peacekeeping operations and stressed that investing in peace is more cost-effective than dealing with the consequences of war.
He further highlighted Ghana’s contribution to international peacekeeping, noting that more than 1,900 Ghanaian military and police personnel are currently deployed across eight UN missions.
The ceremony brought together members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, traditional authorities, representatives of the security services, students and members of the media to honour peacekeepers and reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to global peace and security.
