Ghana, France Deepen Cooperation on Youth Empowerment
Ghana and France have expressed their commitment to deepening cooperation in youth empowerment, skills development, entrepreneurship and innovation to create more opportunities for young people in both countries.
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Mr George Opare Addo, announced this when he received a delegation from France, led by H.E. Diarra Hon. Minister and Chief Dime-Labille, Ambassador of France to Ghana, at his office in Accra.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to explore areas of collaboration in youth development, educational and vocational training, cultural exchange and development cooperation.
Mr Opare Addo expressed appreciation to the French delegation for the visit and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to its longstanding partnership with France.
He said stronger partnerships were needed to create opportunities for young people, equip them with relevant skills and support their contribution to national development.
The Minister also emphasised the importance of building stronger links between Ghana and France to promote youth empowerment and sustainable development.
The French delegation reaffirmed France’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s youth-focused programmes and identified entrepreneurship, skills development and cultural diplomacy as areas with potential for joint projects.
The discussions also explored opportunities to promote innovation and strengthen educational and vocational training initiatives for young people.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepen Ghana-France cooperation and pursue initiatives that would provide greater opportunities for young people in both countries.
Priscilla Osei-Wusu Nimako, ISD
