Egypt is preparing to sign about seven new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Ghana, covering education, technology, pharmaceuticals, cybersecurity, and cultural heritage restoration, as part of efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Wael Fathy, announced the planned agreements in an interview with MyJoyOnline on the sidelines of the celebration of the 74th National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt held at the Four Points by Sheraton Accra Airport Hotel in Accra on Friday, July 24. The proposed agreements form part of a broader agenda to strengthen economic, educational and technical cooperation between the two African countries as they prepare to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations next year.
The ambassador also disclosed plans to revive the Ghana-Egypt Joint Commission, which has not met for about three decades, describing it as an important platform to unlock new opportunities for cooperation. “This year we are planning to have the joint commission between both countries, which didn’t happen during the last three decades, 30 years of our last joint commission between Egypt and Ghana,” Mr Fathy said. Seven cooperation agreements Mr Fathy explained that the proposed agreements span strategic sectors that will support Ghana’s development agenda while creating opportunities for investment, skills transfer and knowledge exchange.
According to him, Egypt intends to collaborate with Ghana on the restoration of the country’s historic forts and castles by providing technical experts and facilitating access to UNESCO funding. “We are preparing different MOUs between both [Ghana and Egypt]; around seven MOUs are under construction. We are going to help the Ghanaian government restore the old castles, or bring the experts from Egypt and the funds from UNESCO.” He said the two countries were also working on partnerships to introduce Egypt’s successful Japanese school model to Ghana and establish a technology university in the country.
Other agreements, he said, would focus on information technology and cybersecurity, while another would strengthen collaboration between Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority and its Egyptian counterpart to enhance pharmaceutical regulation and cooperation. Business, trade and investment The ambassador said bilateral economic relations continued to gather momentum, … Ghana and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, education, security and regional development as the Arab Republic of Egypt celebrated the 74th anniversary of its National Day at a colourful diplomatic reception in Accra.
The event, held at the Four Points by Sheraton Accra Airport Hotel on Friday, July 24, 2026, brought together ministers of state, legislators, diplomats, traditional leaders, business executives, members of the Egyptian community and other distinguished guests to commemorate Egypt’s National Day while celebrating the longstanding friendship between the two African nations. The celebration marked the anniversary of the 1952 Egyptian Revolution, widely regarded as a turning point that inspired independence movements across Africa and contributed significantly to the continent’s struggle against colonial rule. Seven decades of friendship Addressing the gathering, the Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Wael Fathy, described Ghana and Egypt as countries united by history, shared values and a common vision for Africa’s future.
He said relations between the two nations had evolved into one of the continent’s most enduring partnerships, dating back to the era of Egypt’s President Gamal Abdel Nasser and Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and continuing under Presidents Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and John Dramani Mahama. “It is a great honour and privilege to represent my great nation, Egypt—the cradle of civilisation and a land of enduring history and faith—in the great Republic of Ghana, the birthplace of Pan-Africanism and one of Africa’s most respected democratic success stories,” he stated. Mr Fathy said the two countries would next year celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, describing the milestone as evidence of a partnership built on mutual respect, solidarity and shared aspirations.
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