Libyan Ambassador pays courtesy call on deputy foreign Affairs Minister

Story by: Regina Bless

The Ambassador of Libya to Ghana, H.E. Khemees Hassan, has paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, to discuss ways of strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries.

The meeting took place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra.

During the visit, Ambassador Khemees Hassan formally invited Ghana to participate in the upcoming 22nd Ordinary Session of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD), scheduled to be held in Tripoli, Libya.

Both parties also explored opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment and migration management, including proposed agreements on labour mobility and visa waivers to facilitate travel between Ghana and Libya.

Speaking during the meeting, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson emphasised the longstanding diplomatic relations between the two countries and called on the Libyan government to ensure the safety, welfare and fair treatment of Ghanaians living and working in Libya.

He also appealed for Libya’s support for Ghana as President John Dramani Mahama prepares to chair the African Union, highlighting the importance of collective efforts towards promoting peace, stability and development across the continent.

In response, Ambassador Khemees Hassan reaffirmed Libya’s commitment to strengthening its relationship with Ghana and expressed confidence that Ghana’s leadership of the African Union would contribute positively to the continent.

The discussions form part of ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at deepening Ghana-Libya relations and creating new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, migration and regional development.