Ghana and Australia strengthen ties to push for Africa’s permanent UN Security Council seat
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana is forging closer ties with international allies to advance Africa’s call for reforms at the United Nations, particularly its demand for permanent representation on the UN Security Council. He made the remarks following bilateral discussions with Australia’s Assistant Secretary for Multilateral Peace, Security and Candidacies, James Buttigieg, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two countries to outline their shared priorities as Australia seeks membership of the UN Security Council and Ghana prepares to assume the chairmanship of the African Union next year. Mr Ablakwa said, “We are forging closer ties with international allies to ad…