H.E. Prof. Justice Solomon Korantwi‑Barimah, Ghana’s ambassador to the Republic of Lebanon, unveiled a visa‑waiver proposal that would allow holders of diplomatic, service and ordinary passports to travel between the two countries without prior visas. The announcement came during the presentation of his Letters of Credence to Lebanese President H.E. Joseph Aoun in Beirut on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The agreement is aimed at boosting people‑to‑people exchanges, facilitating business engagements and reinforcing the longstanding friendship that dates back to the early years of Ghana’s independence in 1957. Korantwi‑Barimah said Ghana was ready to work with the Lebanese government to identify new areas of cooperation and advance shared interests.
He welcomed Lebanon’s support for the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/250 on the trafficking of enslaved Africans, describing it as a sign of international solidarity. The ambassador also highlighted Ghana’s contribution to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and expressed interest in deepening cooperation on sustainable development and Africa‑Middle East relations.
In labour and migration matters, Korantwi‑Barimah noted the potential for closer collaboration to manage labour mobility and protect workers’ welfare. He thanked President Aoun for the warm reception and expressed optimism about a productive tenure focused on advancing shared interests.
Ghana’s proposal is expected to open new trade, investment, hospitality, education, healthcare and tourism opportunities, creating jobs and supporting sustainable economic growth in both countries. The next steps will involve detailed negotiations between the two governments to finalize the terms of the visa‑waiver agreement.
