By James Amoh Junior, GNA
Accra, June 7, GNA - Ghana and the Kingdom of Morocco have reached an agreement on a reciprocal visa exemption. This new arrangement permits Ghanaian nationals to visit Morocco without obtaining conventional visas.
The updated policy goes into effect right away, replacing the old visa system with an electronic travel authorization process.
With this new setup, Ghanaian citizens can submit their travel authorization requests online and get an approval within one day, thus removing the necessity of scheduling appointments at embassies and going through traditional visa procedures.
One of multiple results from Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's two-day working trip to Morocco was this agreement.
The pact was signed following high-level bilateral talks with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nasser Bourita.
This development is important for the pre-existing ties between Ghana and Morocco and underscores an increasing pattern of intra-African movement and collaboration.
"Thanks to the current direct flights, which are set to increase under this new agreement, we anticipate that this reciprocal visa exemption policy will significantly boost trade, tourism, and strengthen interpersonal connections between the two nations," stated Mr. Ablakwa in a release shared with the Ghana News Agency.
He emphasised the need to make African borders bridges that fostered connectivity and economic collaboration, rather than becoming barriers.
"Diplomacy should create a significant positive effect on the lives of the people we serve," Mr Ablakwa reportedly stated.
It is anticipated that the visa waiver will boost business transactions, strengthen cultural connections, and increase tourist movement between the two countries, aligning with the African Union’s objective of deeper continental unification.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration plans to release additional instructions regarding the rollout of the online authorization system in the upcoming days.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
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