Suriname and Ghana intend to further expand their bilateral relationship in the coming years. During a meeting on the sidelines of the CELAC-Africa summit in Bogotá, Colombia, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation Melvin Bouva and the Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, committed to more intensive cooperation.
According to the ministry, the meeting focused primarily on the diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. The meeting included a reflection on November 2025, when Suriname and Ghana commemorated fifty years of diplomatic relations. In that context, the Ashanti King of Ghana also paid a visit to Suriname.
Both ministers agreed to work on a joint roadmap for the period from 2026 through 2029. This process will include exploring cooperation regarding the regulation of small-scale gold mining. Discussions were held regarding the exchange of experiences through the Ghana Gold Board.
Cultural cooperation was also addressed. The ministers discussed the further implementation of the annual Heritage Month, which will launch in Suriname in August 2026. Furthermore, attention was given to cooperation within education. Recently, a Surinamese delegation led by Minister of Education, Science and Culture Dirk Currie visited Ghana with the aim of exploring an exchange program for vocational education.
Additionally, the importance of an aviation agreement was emphasized to improve connectivity between both countries. According to the ministry, Suriname and Ghana wish to strengthen their South-South cooperation not only bilaterally, but also within broader regional and international frameworks such as CARICOM, the African Union, and CELAC.
With the agreements made, both countries are, according to Surinamese authorities, committed to more structural cooperation across multiple fields.
