President John Dramani Mahama on Friday held bilateral talks with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the sidelines of the African Union 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa.
The discussions focused on pressing security challenges confronting the African continent, with particular attention to the deteriorating situation in the Sahel region, as well as strategies to deepen democratic governance across Africa.
Secretary-General Guterres acknowledged President Mahama’s anticipated assumption of the African Union chairmanship in 2027, commending Ghana’s demonstrated leadership role, especially within the West African sub-region.
Regional peace and stability featured prominently in the talks, with emphasis on the volatile security situation in member states of the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES). President Mahama briefed the UN chief on his ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at mediating tensions and restoring peace in the troubled region.
Mr. Guterres pledged the United Nations’ full support to President Mahama in preparation for his chairmanship of the continental body, recognising the pivotal role Ghana is expected to play in addressing Africa’s most urgent challenges.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Secretary-General presented President Mahama with a special gift a copy of the United Nations Charter in all six official languages of the UN.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
