In the middle of Rusia-Ukraine unrest, Ghana marries Ukraine in cybersecurity
Ghana and Ukraine have agreed to deepen their cooperation in the areas of cybersecurity, digitalisation, and information technology. This decision followed a high-level virtual meeting between officials from both countries on Tuesday, June 4, 2025.
The meeting was led by Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Anton Demokhin, and Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George. Their discussions centred on key areas such as cyber defence, Artificial Intelligence (AI), innovation development, and digital governance.
This new initiative is aimed at promoting technological progress and enhancing digital security in both Ghana and Ukraine. Officials from both sides expressed a strong interest in working together, not just at the government level but also among private sector businesses in both countries.
A statement from the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as published by dailygraphic.com.gh, highlighted the commitment from both nations to grow their digital sectors through collaboration. This partnership is part of a broader move to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the capitals, Kyiv and Accra.
“The growing dynamic of Ukrainian-Ghanaian dialogue at the highest political level, as well as between our foreign ministers, clearly demonstrates the mutual interest of Ukraine and Ghana in developing broad bilateral cooperation.
“We commend Ghana’s Digital Agenda as a timely step towards the global digital economy and believe that Ukrainian experience would support the initiatives on agenda,” Demokhin said.
During the meeting, Demokhin shared insights into Ukraine’s achievements in digital transformation and how the country has built strong systems to defend against cyber threats. He also talked about Ukraine’s innovations in using technology to improve public services and governance.
He made special mention of platforms like Code-UA, which aim to help Ukrainian IT companies break into global markets.
In response, Ghana’s Minister, Samuel Nartey George, praised Ukraine’s progress and stated that Ghana is very interested in learning from Ukraine’s experience, especially in strengthening its own cybersecurity systems.
He also spoke about plans to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence in managing public services. As part of this, Ghana is considering the introduction of Chief Digital Transformation Officers (CDTOs) in government offices to lead digital reforms. He added that efforts are underway to improve digital literacy among Ghanaians so that more citizens can benefit from digital services.
“We are eager to learn from Ukraine’s experiences and strengthen our systems for greater resilience and innovation,” Sam George said.
He also stressed the importance of international partnerships in protecting digital infrastructure, especially now that cyber threats are becoming more complex and dangerous.
At the end of the discussions, both countries agreed to consider organising a joint Ukrainian-Ghanaian IT forum. The purpose of this forum would be to create a platform where technology companies, government agencies, and investors from both countries can meet and share ideas.
If this forum takes place, it will give Ukraine a chance to showcase its achievements in digital technology, while giving Ghanaian tech players the opportunity to build meaningful partnerships that could support their growth and global expansion.
This new digital alliance between Ghana and Ukraine shows how global cooperation in technology can bring benefits to countries on different continents. With each country bringing its own strengths to the table—Ukraine’s experience in digital transformation and Ghana’s ambitious Digital Agenda—the future looks promising for both sides as they work together to build secure and innovative digital systems.