She explained that several illicit activities on the Gulf of Guinea have contributed to this situation. The minister, therefore, called for support from international partners in ensuring that the Gulf of Guinea is safeguarded. "Ghana welcomes initiatives by international partners such as the EU’s CMP to support Gulf of Guinea countries in their efforts to safeguard the safety and security of the maritime area," she stressed. She also urged the EU to coordinate with countries along the Gulf of Guinea and within the ambit of regional/multilateral organizations such as the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC), ECOWAS and ECCAS. "There is the need for international partners patrolling the territorial waters of Gulf of Guinea Member States to do so with the utmost respect for their sovereignty and territorial integrity," she indicated.

Source: GhanaWeb April 01, 2021 16:52 UTC