Ghana Seeks Canada’s Support For Cyber Defence, AI and Maritime Security

Ghana is seeking to deepen defence and security cooperation with Canada, with a focus on cyber defence, artificial intelligence, maritime security and surveillance technologies to modernise and transform the Ghana Armed Forces.

This was put forward when the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Myriam Montrat, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, at The Square to discuss mutual interests and explore enhanced defence and security cooperation.

Lauding Canada’s ongoing support to the Ghana Armed Forces, especially through military training, peacekeeping support, and the Elsie Initiative, Adjei expressed Ghana’s readiness to deepen collaboration with Canada in areas of mutual interest, noting that the Ministry is happy to engage with its Canadian counterparts on military training, intelligence sharing and peace support.

He emphasised that to modernise and transform the Ghana Armed Forces, there is a need to build capacity against internal and external threats.

Hon. Adjei further stated that key priority areas for future partnership in cyber defence, artificial intelligence, maritime security and surveillance technologies will reinforce Ghana’s broader commitment to democratic governance and regional security.

H.E. Montrat highlighted Canada’s sustained efforts over the years in enhancing Ghana’s security architecture against emerging regional threats.

She stated that the Elsie Initiative for Women in peace operations has fostered innovative approaches to boost the participation of uniformed women in UN peacekeeping.

She further stated that the Ghana-Canada partnership has aided the formulation of a gender policy to address sexual abuse.

H.E. Montrat expressed Canada’s continued support to enhance the capacity of Ghana’s defence architecture.

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