Pakistan and Ghana held their first-ever Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) on January 26, 2026, in Ghana marking a new chapter in diplomatic relations between the two countries, according to an official statement issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Pakistani delegation was led by Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan, Additional Foreign Secretary, while the Ghanaian side was headed by Ambassador Khadija Iddrisu, Chief Director at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting both sides signed two important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). One MoU established a formal framework for regular Bilateral Political Consultations while the second MoU was signed between the Foreign Service Academy in Islamabad and the Ghana Foreign Service Institute.
These agreements aim to strengthen diplomatic coordination and improve training and cooperation between the two countries’ foreign services.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further expand relations and agreed to increase cooperation in a wide range of areas.
These include politics, trade and economy, defence, tourism, culture, health, education and information technology along with other sectors of mutual interest.
Officials from both countries also agreed that the next round of Bilateral Political Consultations will be held in Islamabad next year, showing their intention to keep this dialogue process active and regular.
Pakistan and Ghana have enjoyed friendly and cooperative relations for many decades.
The Foreign Office said that the launch of this institutional dialogue mechanism will help both countries move towards more practical, project-based cooperation and closer engagement.
The ministry added that this step reflects Pakistan’s broader efforts to strengthen ties with African countries and deepen diplomatic and economic partnerships across the region.
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