Muntaka commends outgoing US Chargé d’Affaires for support in strengthening security cooperation

Story by: Regina Bless

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has commended outgoing United States Chargé d’Affaires, H.E. Rolf Olson, for his contributions to strengthening cooperation between Ghana and the United States, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity and national security.

The commendation was made during a meeting between the Minister and the outgoing diplomat, who paid a farewell visit following his tenure in Ghana.

Hon. Muntaka expressed appreciation for the cordial relationship and productive partnership established between the Ministry of the Interior and the US Embassy. He acknowledged the diplomat’s commitment to fostering effective engagement and collaboration on matters of mutual interest.

The Minister reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to maintaining its longstanding relationship with the United States, stressing the importance of continued cooperation in addressing emerging security threats.

He assured the US Embassy of the Ministry’s readiness to sustain the partnership and work together towards achieving shared security objectives.

For his part, Rolf Olson acknowledged the Ministry’s important role in the work of the US Embassy and emphasised the need for continued collaboration to tackle evolving security challenges.

He thanked the Minister for maintaining a strong working relationship and providing an enabling environment for cooperation throughout his tenure.

The outgoing diplomat also expressed optimism that the partnership between Ghana and the United States would continue to grow, particularly in addressing cybersecurity threats and other security-related concerns.