• Ghana and South Korea signed three agreements covering climate cooperation, digital technology and maritime security.
• The deals came during the official visit of President John Dramani Mahama to South Korea from March 10 to March 14.
• The partnership aims to strengthen cooperation in security, innovation, agriculture and economic development.

Ghana and South Korea have signed three agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation during the official visit of President John Dramani Mahamato Seoul.

The Ghanaian presidency said in a statement on March 11 that the two countries concluded the agreements on the sidelines of Mahama’s working visit to South Korea, which runs from March 10 to March 14.

The agreements include a climate change cooperation agreement, a memorandum of understanding on technology and digital innovation, and another memorandum of understanding on maritime securitybetween the South Korean Coast Guard and the Ghana Navy.

President John Dramani Mahama today held bilateral talks with the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, reaffirming the strong and historic partnership between Ghana and Korea.

The meeting culminated in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding covering… pic.twitter.com/H9MNIdwRD5

— Ghana Presidency (@GhanaPresidency) March 11, 2026

These agreements come as Ghana seeks to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, where piracy, armed robbery and illicit trafficking continue to disrupt maritime navigation and commercial activity.

At the same time, Ghana faces increasing climate-related risks. Flooding, coastal erosion and rainfall variability threaten infrastructure, agricultural production and economic growth across several regions of the country.

Meanwhile, President Mahama and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae-myungdiscussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and expand economic partnerships. The leaders also examined potential collaboration in agriculture and agribusiness.

Mahama said the objective is to support domestic production and strengthen food security in Ghana. He also raised the issue of visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic and official passports.

Ghana and South Korea established diplomatic relations in 1977, and the partnership has expanded steadily across economic, technological and educational sectors.

South Korea supports several development initiatives in Ghana through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which finances projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure, technology transfer and institutional capacity.

The latest agreements reflect both countries’ efforts to deepen strategic cooperation while addressing emerging challenges such as climate risks, maritime security and digital transformation.

This article was initially published in French by Ingrid Haffiny

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum