James Gyakye Quayson, Ghana's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has stated that Africa’s unity is overdue, highlighting that the implementation of a single currency and the free movement of people should already be in full swing.
During a meeting with members of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Trade, Customs, and Immigration Matters, he affirmed Ghana's commitment to honoring its legacy and historical heritage by continuing to lead the way in African integration, enhancing intra-African trade, and facilitating cross-border movement.
Deputy Minister Quayson emphasized the unique resources of each African country and advocated for greater intra-continental trade to foster self-sufficiency and prosperity.
The Deputy Minister and Members of the Pan-African Parliament reiterated their dedication to advancing the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). They pledged to ensure that trade and immigration policies support sustainable development across the continent. The meeting also underscored the crucial link between trade and free movement.
The Pan-African Parliament Committee on Trade, Customs, and Immigration Matters is currently in Accra, Ghana, to assess the implementation of the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative and advocate for the ratification of the African Union Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence, and Right of Establishment.
