Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak met with Czech Ambassador to discuss enhancing bilateral ties, focusing on technology for Ghana’s security sectors. He also engaged Christian clerics, emphasizing their role in promoting peace amidst escalating conflicts. A strategic, community-based approach was suggested to address security challenges, with clerics pledging support for government efforts.
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, received H.E. Pavel Bílek, the Czech Republic’s Ambassador to Ghana, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation. The focus was on leveraging technology to enhance the Ghana Prisons Service and the National Commission of Small Arms and Light Weapons. The discussion included boosting the Prisons Agriculture Project and modernizing the Ghana National Fire Service while improving border management operations.
The meeting underscored the strong diplomatic ties between Ghana and the Czech Republic, setting a foundation for future collaborations that will mutually benefit both nations. In a separate event, Muntaka met with Christian clerics in Accra to discuss their crucial role in fostering peace and security within the country. He emphasized the importance of unity against rising insecurity, particularly amidst chieftaincy disputes and other conflicts.
Citing the existing 11 curfews due to vigilantism and other security threats, the Minister proposed a three-pronged strategy. This includes community-based initiatives for peace, collaborative programs addressing conflict causes, and enhanced collective responses to emerging threats. Addressing concerns over youth drug abuse, Muntaka condemned the issue and sought the religious leaders’ help in public education to reverse this trend.
Muntaka assured the clerics of the government’s dedication to supporting peace efforts, providing necessary resources to security services. He expressed gratitude for their attendance and encouraged a partnership to enhance security across the nation. Participating religious organizations, including the Christian Council of Ghana and the Catholic Bishops Conference, praised the Minister’s initiative and pledged support to collaborate with the Ministry of the Interior in maintaining national peace and security.
The discussions between the Ghanaian Interior Minister and the Czech Ambassador highlight a commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in technology and security sectors. Additionally, the engagement with Christian leaders emphasizes the role of religious organizations in promoting social stability and addressing critical national security issues. A coordinated approach involving community initiatives and collaboration is essential for tackling present-day threats to peace in the country.
Original Source: 3news.com
