Ghana has successfully evacuated its first group of citizens from Iran to Turkey. This marks the start of a broader emergency response to rising tensions in the Middle East.
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Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the development on Facebook on June 20. He said the government will also evacuate Ghanaians living in Israel as soon as possible.
Earlier this week, Ablakwa met with the Israeli and Iranian Ambassadors to discuss the safety and evacuation of Ghanaians in both countries. “These engagements led to the evacuation exercise,” he explained.
He added that the talks helped secure border access and safe passage for citizens amid worsening hostilities.
The minister also used the meetings to express Ghana’s displeasure over recent remarks by the Israeli Ambassador, who criticized Ghana’s voting record at global forums.
“I urged him to respect Ghana’s sovereign right to make independent decisions,” Ablakwa stated.
He reaffirmed that Ghana’s foreign policy is rooted in non-alignment, peace-building, and adherence to international law and multilateralism.
As a member of the UN Human Rights Council and chair of the IAEA board, Ghana, he said, will uphold these values.
The North Tongu MP called for restraint and urged Israel and Iran to commit to a ceasefire and diplomatic dialogue.
