Accra, Ghana – On Monday, November 24, 2025, the Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Enerst Brogya Genfi, welcomed Mexico’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Norma Ang Sánchez, for a wide‑ranging meeting aimed at deepening the two countries’ partnership.
The conversation, held at the Ministry of Defence, touched on defence and security cooperation, training exchanges, technology collaboration, and joint disaster‑management efforts.
Both officials reaffirmed a shared commitment to multilateralism, democracy and sustainable development.
They highlighted the value of Ghana‑Mexico cooperation in tackling global challenges such as peacekeeping, climate change and migration. “Ghana sees itself as a gateway to West Africa, and we welcome Mexico’s interest in expanding its footprint in the region,” Hon. Genfi said, expressing optimism that the talks would open doors for stronger collaboration across defence, economic and cultural sectors.
The meeting comes amid a series of recent diplomatic exchanges that have warmed ties between the two nations. Earlier this year, Ambassador Sánchez visited the Accra Sports Stadium, where she met National Sports Authority Director‑General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah to explore sports and cultural exchange programmes .¹ That visit underscored a broader effort to build people‑to‑people connections, a theme echoed in today’s defence dialogue.
Mexico and Ghana have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1961, a bond that was revived when Mexico reopened its embassy in Accra in 2014 .² Since then, high‑level visits—including a 2019 trip by Mexico’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister—have laid the groundwork for deeper engagement .³ The latest talks are expected to translate that goodwill into concrete projects, such as joint training exercises for Ghana’s armed forces and the sharing of Mexican expertise in disaster response.
In his closing remarks, Deputy Minister Genfi thanked Ambassador Sánchez for her visit and assured her of Ghana’s readiness to work closely with Mexico to advance mutual interests and deepen the friendship between the two countries. “We look forward to a future where our collaboration benefits not only our peoples but also the wider West African and Latin American communities,” he added.
The meeting is part of Ghana’s broader “Resetting Ghana” agenda, which seeks to strengthen international partnerships while promoting sustainable development and regional stability. As the two nations move forward, the hope is that this diplomatic momentum will translate into tangible benefits for defence, trade, culture and the shared goal of a more secure, prosperous world.
