Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Ghana is not part of the latest United States government’s Green Card review and temporary immigration suspension.
Mr. Ablakwa disclosed this after an official meeting with the Acting US Ambassador to Ghana, Rolf Olson, who he said assured him that Ghana is not among the countries affected by the new measures announced by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Announcing the outcome of his meeting with the US envoy on Monday, December 1, 2025, the Minister said their discussions centered on recent positive developments in Ghana–US relations and clarified that Ghana has not been included in the review targeting certain Green Card holders.
“I held a very constructive meeting with Acting US Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rolf Olson today. We assessed recent positive strides in our bilateral relations including the restoration of 5-year Visas for Ghanaians, the removal of President Trump’s I5% tariffs on cocoa, semi-processed cocoa and other qualifying agricultural products, arrangements for World Cup soccer fans and the exemption of Ghana from last week’s Trump Green Card Review and immigration suspension policy,” he wrote on Facebook.
President Trump last week directed US authorities to review Green Card holders from selected countries after an Afghan national shot and killed two National Guard members.
Mr. Ablakwa said the meeting also addressed several bilateral issues, including the restoration of five-year visas for Ghanaian travellers, the withdrawal of 15% tariffs on cocoa, semi-processed cocoa and other qualifying agricultural products, and ongoing arrangements for Ghanaian supporters preparing for World Cup activities.
He added that both sides discussed enhanced security cooperation efforts under the Defence Cooperation Agreement. The Minister said Ghana and the United States have increased intelligence sharing and training activities with the coordinated use of U.S. military aviation assets with all operations coordinated through the appropriate Ghanaian authorities.
On trade matters, the Minister said Ghana remained hopeful about a positive outcome with ongoing continuing discussions under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), noting that the government would keep pursuing agreements that deliver the best outcomes for the country.
Mr. Ablakwa stressed that Ghana’s national interest remains a guiding principle in all engagements with the United States.
Source: 3news.com By Raphael Ghartey
