Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic ties with all countries, including those that opposed or abstained from the recent United Nations resolution on slavery reparations.
In a post shared on X on Sunday, May 3, Mr Ablakwa revealed that he had met with members of the diplomatic corps in Ghana following the historic adoption of the UN resolution, which declared transatlantic enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity.
According to him, the meeting was aimed at conveying the appreciation of President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana to countries that supported the resolution at the United Nations.
“I held a briefing of the diplomatic corps in Ghana. The objective was to express the appreciation of President John Mahama and all Ghanaians, including my humble self, for their country’s support during the historic UN adoption of the resolution declaring transatlantic enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity,” he stated.
Mr Ablakwa stressed that Ghana harbours no ill feelings towards nations that either voted against the motion or abstained during the process.
He noted that Ghana’s foreign policy remains rooted in mutual respect, cooperation and peaceful diplomatic engagement, adding that the differing positions taken on the resolution would not affect the country’s bilateral relationships with any nation.
The Minister’s remarks come amid growing global discussions on reparations and historical accountability for the transatlantic slave trade, a subject that continues to spark debate within the international community.
