President John Dramani Mahama has underscored Ghana’s long-standing diplomatic tradition as proof that principled alliances can advance peace, prosperity, and stability beyond national borders.
Speaking at the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, President Mahama said the global order is changing, and future alliances must be guided by shared values rather than narrow interests.
“Indeed, Ghana has long shown that principled alliances can advance peace, prosperity, and stability beyond our borders,” he stated, highlighting the country’s active role in regional peacebuilding through ECOWAS and multilateral diplomacy.
President Mahama stressed that the rules-based international system, though under pressure, can be strengthened if nations commit to fairness and cooperation.
“At the heart of global alliances lies multilateralism. While the post-war multilateral order and rules-based system have come under severe pressure because of unilateral actions of some members of the global family, there remains enough healthy tissue that we can culture to restore it back to good health,” he said.
He added that international institutions must be more representative and responsive, giving developing nations a stronger voice in trade, finance, climate action, and peacekeeping. “The legitimacy of global governance depends on fairness, and fairness remains the cornerstone of trust,” he emphasized.
President Mahama concluded that Ghana’s partnerships with countries, including those in the Gulf region, reflect a commitment to economic diplomacy that delivers development, investment, and opportunity.
He urged future alliances to focus on solidarity, mutual respect, and shared progress rather than zero-sum competition.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
