By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on the European Union (EU) for logistical support to assist in the emergency evacuation of Ghanaians trapped between Iran and Israel conflict.
Speaking at the Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue in Accra on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa explained that the heightened tensions and escalating conflict between Iran and Israel demand swift and coordinated international support.
“…we also appeal for your support in terms of logistics as we currently continue with our evacuation of Ghanaians in Iran and Israel following the unfortunate conflict that has erupted over the last few days,” Mr Ablakwa appealed.
The Ministry has also outlined steps currently being taken to ensure the safety of all Ghanaians. In a Facebook post on June 16, the Minister for Foreign Affairs confirmed that no Ghanaian casualties or injuries had been reported.”
Below is the full statement Mr Ablakwa posted on his social media handle
PROTECTING GHANAIANS DURING THE ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT (UPDATE No. 2)
1) No Ghanaian fatalities or injuries.
2) Evacuation from Iran is proceeding successfully.
3) Ghana’s embassy in Israel has identified 922 Ghanaians currently living in Israel.
4) Included in that figure are 65 Ghanaian students studying in 6 Israeli universities.
5) Channels for regular communication with the Ghanaian community in Israel have been established.
6) With Israeli authorities declaring a state of emergency and closing all borders, an evacuation from Israel cannot be carried out now except with the express authorization of Israeli authorities. Ghana is pursuing those approval options.
7) In a briefing by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, all diplomats and embassy officials from all over the world have been encouraged to work from home. Our embassy is complying with that advice.
8) We are ensuring that all Ghanaians living in Israel have access to bomb shelters.
9) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved an Emergency Evacuation Plan for Israel, which will be promptly activated when conditions are met.
10) President Mahama’s Administration is resolved to spare no effort in ensuring that Ghanaians caught up in this Israeli-Iranian conflict are offered full protection and removed from danger. We shall not fail our compatriots.
For God and Country.
