Ghana has reassured members of the diplomatic community of its commitment to maintaining strong bilateral relations, even with countries that opposed or abstained from the recent United Nations resolution on slavery reparations.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he convened a briefing with diplomats in Accra to express appreciation for the widespread international support that led to the adoption of the resolution, which ճանաչes transatlantic enslavement as one of the gravest crimes against humanity.
The initiative was backed by President John Dramani Mahama and reflects Ghana’s broader diplomatic approach.
Ablakwa emphasized that Ghana holds no resentment toward countries that did not support the motion, stressing that will not affect existing relations.
Instead, he invited all nations to join a growing global coalition—now comprising more than 120 countries—aimed at advancing reparatory justice and addressing the long-term consequences of slavery.
He also welcomed signals from Netherlands and Germany indicating willingness to return cultural artefacts, describing the move as a meaningful step toward historical redress.
The resolution marks a renewed international push for accountability and dialogue on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.
