The European Union (EU) marked 50 years of partnership and physical presence in Ghana with a high-level Europe Day Reception held under the theme “Golden Bridges.”
The 2026 celebration brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional leaders, development partners and private sector representatives.
Among the dignitaries present were the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, who represented the government officially. The reception also welcomed the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, and the Buipewura, Abdulai Jinapor, Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Area in the Savannah Region.
In his remarks, Rune Skinnebach reflected on the significance of the milestone and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Ghana.
“Today, we celebrate a successful partnership built on shared values, dialogue and cooperation, and a partnership we remain committed to strengthening for the benefit of our peoples,” he stated.
The Ambassador noted that EU-Ghana relations have evolved into a mature and strategic partnership anchored on mutual respect, peace, democracy, security and sustainable development.
He added that the European Union remains Ghana’s leading development and security partner, largest investor and top export market. He also reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to regional peace and stability through the implementation of more than 30 security initiatives in Ghana valued at over EUR 100 million.
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey congratulated the European Union and its member states on the milestone and praised the long-standing relationship between Ghana and the EU.
“It is not only a celebration of history, but also a reflection of a partnership that has matured, evolved and deepened over the decades,” she said.
The Minister described the EU-Ghana relationship as one built on trust, shared values and mutual respect, with cooperation spanning governance, infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, trade, investment and security.
She also welcomed the EU’s Global Gateway initiative and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for sustainable investment, transparency, innovation and macroeconomic stability.
The Europe Day Reception celebrated Europe’s cultural diversity through culinary experiences from 14 EU member states.
A special highlight of the event was a live performance by Ghanaian music legend Kojo Antwi, popularly known as “Mr. Music Man,” whose performance added excitement and national pride to the celebration.
As the European Union and Ghana commemorated the historic milestone, both parties expressed optimism about the future of the relationship and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the “golden bridges” connecting their peoples, economies and shared aspirations for sustainable growth and prosperity.
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