Ghana Committed to Turning Maritime Dialogues into Action – GMA Director-General
The Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Dr Kamal-Deen Ali, said Ghana remains fully committed to turning strategic maritime discussions into concrete and measurable action for sustainable global trade
He gave the assurance at the Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit 2026 in Shanghai, China, where he joined international leaders, policymakers and industry players to discuss ways of building a more resilient and sustainable maritime sector.
During the summit, Mr Ali engaged in strategic dialogues with the Getting to Zero Coalition aimed at accelerating zero-emission shipping solutions.
According to him, dialogue is essential, but execution is everything.
The summit also featured discussions on regulatory frameworks required to drive global shipping towards net-zero, as well as efforts to strengthen international alliances to align global policy with regional implementation.
Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD
