Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has led a delegation to China for bilateral talks with the Ministry of Public Security, aimed at strengthening law enforcement cooperation between the two countries.
The minister said the meeting builds on Ghana’s long-standing ties with China and will open new areas of collaboration in tackling security challenges such as terrorism, cyber-fraud, and transnational crime.
He stressed the need to adopt modern technology and joint strategies to deal with threats across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Talks focused on enhancing communication between law enforcement agencies, building institutional capacity, and training personnel.
The Minister highlighted the importance of cooperation with China in cybercrime, extradition, and security sector reforms.
On his part, China’s Vice Minister of Public Security, Ling Zhifeng, reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to deeper ties, pledging support for Ghana’s fight against illegal mining and protection of Chinese nationals in the region.
Both sides also discussed China’s bid for the INTERPOL vice presidency.
The meeting was described as a significant step in Ghana-China relations, paving the way for stronger law enforcement and security collaboration.