President John Dramani Mahama has held talks with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy and economic development.

The meeting, described as highly productive, took place in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and focused on building a strategic partnership to support Ghana’s evolving energy needs.

According to President Mahama, both leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in the oil and gas sector, with discussions highlighting potential UAE investment in energy storage infrastructure in Ghana.

The two sides also explored opportunities to diversify Ghana’s energy mix in order to reduce dependence on crude oil and promote long-term energy stability through cleaner and alternative energy sources.

Beyond energy, the discussions touched on regional and global security issues, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

President Mahama expressed Ghana’s solidarity with the UAE amid the challenges facing the region and reiterated the need for a swift end to hostilities.

He stressed that global peace and stability are essential to enabling countries to focus on sustainable development, technological advancement, innovation, and the growth of Artificial Intelligence.