The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has held a two-day strategic retreat to set projections and targets for 2026, aiming to enhance productivity and streamline the achievement of its objectives.
In his remarks, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), congratulated the management and staff for their achievements in the past year and expressed confidence in further improvements in productivity for 2026.
Highlighting Ghana’s foreign policy within the current international system, he reiterated the country’s non-aligned stance in its international relations and encouraged staff to continue advancing Ghana’s interests through effective diplomacy. He emphasised that diplomacy must deliver tangible benefits to citizens.
The Chief Director, Ambassador Khadija Iddrisu, expressed optimism for 2026, calling for renewed commitment, clarity of purpose, and sustained excellence in the conduct of Ghana’s diplomacy. She also commended the Minister and his Deputy for their leadership and dedication to the Ministry’s mandate and staff welfare, recalling several interventions in 2025 aimed at improving staff conditions.
The retreat provided an interactive platform for detailed discussions on the Ministry’s 2026 agenda, allowing participants to propose strategies and set timelines for achieving objectives.
At the conclusion of the second day, Deputy Minister James Gyakye Quayson (MP) assured staff of the leadership’s commitment to coherence, accountability, and transparency, urging them to translate the Ministry’s vision into tangible results for citizens.
The retreat concluded with a renewed sense of purpose and a shared resolve to strengthen collaboration in delivering the Ministry’s mandate throughout 2026.
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