Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that Ghana expects to sign more visa waiver agreements with other countries before the end of 2027 to improve the value of the Ghanaian passport.

He said Ghana and Tunisia have agreed to begin negotiations towards a visa waiver agreement, which could allow citizens of both countries to travel without visas under agreed conditions.

In a post on X, Sunday, November 15, 2026, following a meeting with Tunisia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ali Nafti, Ablakwa revealed that several countries had expressed interest in signing similar agreements with Ghana.

“Last week, Slovakia expressed interest, adding to a growing number of active visa waiver discussions. We expect to sign more Visa Waiver Agreements before the end of 2027,” he stated.

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Ablakwa said the growing interest from other countries reflects increasing confidence in the Ghanaian passport.

He added that the government remains committed to improving the value, security and international recognition of the passport.

Meanwhile, Ghana and Tunisia have agreed to revive their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation to strengthen relations between the two countries.

Both countries also identified education, tourism, sports, agribusiness, trade and maritime affairs as key areas for cooperation.

Ablakwa further disclosed that Ghana and Tunisia are considering opening permanent diplomatic missions in their respective capitals to strengthen diplomatic ties.

The Foreign Affairs Minister described the meeting as productive and revealed that he had received an invitation to visit Tunisia.

I have held a really meaningful and results-driven bilateral meeting with my distinguished Tunisian counterpart, His Excellency Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad.

Ghana and Tunisia have agreed to immediately commence Visa Waiver negotiations.

It is heartening to see many more countries express confidence in the Ghanaian Passport as we continue to enhance the value, prestige and security of Ghanaian Passports.

Last week, Slovakia expressed interest, adding to a growing number of active visa waiver discussions.

We expect to sign more Visa Waiver Agreements before the end of 2027.

Ghana and Tunisia will revive our PJCC for structured dialogue and deepening of our longstanding relations, particularly in education, tourism, sports, agribusiness, trade and maritime cooperation.

We are both open to the idea of establishing permanent diplomatic missions in our respective capitals as soon as practicable.

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I thank my dear brother, His Excellency Ali Nafti for the memorable visit and convey my appreciation for his invitation to me to also visit Tunisia.

For God and Country 🇬🇭 🙏🏾

— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) November 15, 2026