Turkish Ambassador pays courtesy call on Gender Minister 

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, was pleased to welcome the Turkish Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Huseyin Gungor, during a courtesy call at the Ministry.

The Ambassador’s visit was to extend his congratulations to the Minister on her appointment and to explore avenues to strengthen bilateral ties between Turkey and Ghana, particularly through enhanced collaboration with the Ministry.

The engagement also aimed to promote goodwill and deepen mutual cooperation on shared development goals.

Ambassador Gungor emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to address gender-related issues and to expand social safety nets for the poor and vulnerable. He expressed Turkey’s interest in supporting initiatives that protect and empower women, girls, and other marginalized groups.

Discussions also highlighted the need to leverage innovation, science, and technology as key tools in advancing gender equality and sustainable development.

 Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to building strong partnerships that champion the rights, protection, and overall well-being of all individuals, particularly the vulnerable.

She further noted that gender-related issues remain a top priority for the government.

 “The government is committed to bettering the lives of the people of Ghana by working tirelessly with all stakeholders to ensure equal rights, enhance social protection, and reduce vulnerability to its barest minimum,” she stated.

The visit marked an important step in fostering stronger diplomatic relations and unlocking new opportunities for cooperation between Ghana and Turkey in key sectors critical to national and social development.

Also present at the meeting was the Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr. Afisah Zakariah.