The outgoing Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the United States Embassy in Accra, Mr. Rolf Olson, has paid a farewell call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, as he concludes his tour of duty in Ghana.
The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on Monday, November 9, 2026, and provided an opportunity for both sides to reflect on the longstanding partnership between Ghana and the United States.
During the visit, Hon. Ablakwa commended Mr. Olson for his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, particularly in the areas of education and security cooperation.
The Minister also highlighted opportunities for future collaboration in the field of nuclear energy, noting Ghana’s interest in exploring partnerships with the United States to advance the sector.
He further expressed appreciation to the United States Government for its support in airlifting personnel and equipment of the Ghana Armed Forces to Jamaica to assist with humanitarian and reconstruction efforts following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Hon. Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to maintaining the strong and cordial relations that have existed between the two nations over the years. He emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral levels and assured that the incoming U.S. representative would receive the same level of support and cooperation extended to Mr. Olson during his tenure.
For his part, Mr. Olson thanked the Minister, the Government of Ghana and the Ghanaian people for their hospitality and cooperation throughout his assignment in the country.
He underscored the significance of the enduring partnership between Ghana and the United States and expressed confidence that relations between the two countries would continue to grow stronger in the years ahead.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both nations to sustaining their longstanding friendship and expanding cooperation in key sectors of mutual interest.