Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that Ghana is not included in the United States government’s latest Green Card review or temporary immigration suspension.

In a Facebook post on Monday, December 1, 2025, Mr. Ablakwa revealed that he received an official briefing from the Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Rolf Olson, who assured him that the new directive announced by President Donald Trump does not affect Ghana.

According to the Minister, their meeting focused on recent developments in Ghana–U.S. relations, including public concerns over a review targeting Green Card holders from certain countries. He stressed that Ghana is not among the countries under review.

President Trump ordered the immigration review last week following an incident in which an Afghan national shot and killed two U.S. National Guard officers. However, the U.S. government has yet to publish the list of affected or exempted countries.

Mr. Ablakwa added that their discussions also touched on other bilateral matters, including the restoration of five-year visas for Ghanaian travellers and the removal of the 15% tariff imposed on cocoa, semi-processed cocoa, and other agricultural exports from Ghana.

He further disclosed that Ghana and the United States are enhancing security cooperation under the Defence Cooperation Agreement. This will include increased intelligence sharing and expanded training programmes using U.S. military aviation assets, all under the supervision of the appropriate Ghanaian authorities.

On trade, the Minister expressed hope for continued engagement under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) while also pursuing agreements that deliver the greatest benefits to Ghana.

Mr. Ablakwa reaffirmed that Ghana’s national interest will remain the guiding principle in all discussions and partnerships with the United States.