US reverses visa restrictions on Ghana
The United States Government has lifted visa restrictions imposed on Ghana, paving the way for Ghanaians to once again be eligible for five-year multiple entry visas and other consular privileges.
Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the development in New York on Friday on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
It follows a bilateral meeting with Ms Allison Hooker, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs.
“I am really pleased that months of high-level diplomatic negotiations have led to this successful outcome,” Mr Ablakwa said.
He added that the decision reflected growing confidence and renewed cooperation between Accra and Washington.
It will be recalled that in July this year, the US imposed visa restrictions on...