The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, has paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Ghana, H.E Dr. Abdulla Al Mandoos, at the UAE Embassy in Accra to discuss strategic investment opportunities and partnerships in Ghana’s fisheries sector.
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Ghana and the United Arab Emirates in areas such as fish production, exports, mariculture development, and investment in the fisheries industry.
Speaking during the meeting, H.E Dr. Al Mandoos emphasized the UAE’s interest in partnering with Ghana on ocean-related initiatives and exploring investment opportunities within the fisheries sector. He noted the importance of learning from Ghana’s experiences and understanding the country’s needs in order to build sustainable investments in the industry.
The Ambassador further highlighted the economic potential of fish production for Ghana and stressed the need to connect global markets with African markets to create more opportunities for growth and trade.
Hon. Emelia Arthur welcomed the discussions and expressed optimism about the prospects of a stronger partnership between Ghana and the UAE. She identified fish production and fish exports as key areas with significant potential for development.
The Minister also underscored the importance of strengthening compliance within the fisheries sector through collaboration and support from development partners, while expanding opportunities in mariculture.
The meeting ended with both parties agreeing to explore and expand opportunities in the fisheries sector to promote job creation, food security, and economic growth in Ghana.
Source: businesspostonline
