Ghana, Antigua and Barbuda sign Visa Waiver Agreement at UNGA80

Ghana has signed its latest Visa Waiver Agreement with Antigua and Barbuda on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The agreement was formalised following fruitful discussions between Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his counterpart, H.E. E.P. Chet Greene, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda.

This milestone marks the 10th Visa Waiver Agreement secured for Ghanaians since Hon. Ablakwa assumed office as Foreign Minister.

In remarks following the signing, the Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to Minister Greene for his remarkable contribution to the achievement, describing the agreement as a significant step in strengthening bonds between Ghana and the Caribbean.

He emphasised that the Mahama Administration remains deliberate about enhancing the value of the Ghanaian passport, advancing Ghana’s image within the international community, and improving the travel experience of Ghanaians.

The agreement is also expected to boost trade and tourism while fostering closer cultural and historical ties between Ghana and Antigua and Barbuda. Minister Ablakwa underscored that the partnership represents not only an expansion of Ghana’s global connectivity but also a reaffirmation of solidarity with “our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean.”