Ghana’s Ambassador to France, Her Excellency Mavis Ama Frimpong, has joined the country’s delegation to the G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea (FoGG) meeting currently underway in France.
The high-level engagement brings together coastal states, development partners, and international stakeholders to strengthen coordinated responses to maritime security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea.
Ghana’s delegation is being led by the Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Brogya Gyemfi, who is spearheading discussions on behalf of the country at the strategic forum.
The G7++ FoGG platform serves as a key multilateral mechanism aimed at addressing piracy, illicit trafficking, and other maritime threats that continue to affect the Gulf of Guinea, a region critical to global trade and regional economic stability.
This year’s meeting is focused on enhancing information-sharing systems among participating countries, improving naval coordination, and deepening partnerships that support peace, stability, and economic resilience across the sub-region.
Ambassador Frimpong’s participation is expected to strengthen Ghana’s diplomatic engagement and reinforce collaboration with international partners on maritime governance and security.
Ghana has consistently played an active role within the FoGG framework, advocating for stronger regional cooperation and sustainable solutions to maritime insecurity, which poses risks to trade, energy supplies, and livelihoods along the West African coast.
The meeting also provides an opportunity for participating countries to assess progress made in previous commitments and explore innovative approaches to safeguarding the Gulf of Guinea against evolving threats.
Officials say outcomes from the sessions will contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance maritime domain awareness, promote joint operations, and support capacity-building initiatives among coastal states.
Ghana’s participation underscores its commitment to regional security cooperation and its recognition of the critical link between maritime stability and economic development.
By: Christian Kpesese
