Ghanaians travelling to Morocco will no longer need traditional visas, following a landmark agreement reached between the two countries.
According to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, “With immediate effect, Ghanaians will no longer require traditional visas to travel to Morocco. An online authorisation, which will be granted within 24 hours without embassy appointments, is all that’s needed.”
“This is one of the significant agreements reached yesterday with the Foreign Minister of Morocco, H.E. Nasser Bourita, during my 2-day working visit,” Ablakwa stated in a Facebook post.
He emphasised that the move will significantly boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between Ghana and Morocco, especially with existing direct flights between the two countries expected to increase soon.
“With existing direct flights which would be increased following this new agreement, we expect this bilateral visa waiver policy to greatly facilitate trade, tourism, and deepen people-to-people engagements between both countries,” he added.
He also noted that the agreement is a step forward in pan-African solidarity.
“The borders in Africa must not be allowed to divide us — they can be bridges of connectivity,” Ablakwa wrote. “Diplomacy must make meaningful impact in the lives of the people we serve.”
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
