The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Hon. Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has received courtesy calls from the diplomatic missions of Japan, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Israel and the Republic of Korea, as development partners move to deepen their engagement with the Ministry following her assumption of office.

The engagements, held at the Ministry on Thursday, 24th September 2026, touched on e-waste management, land remediation and illegal mining (galamsey), water purification, wetlands management, the circular economy, technical and vocational education, and scientific capacity building.

Japan

The Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, opened the series of engagements. Discussions centred on areas of mutual interest and potential collaboration between Ghana and Japan in Environment, Science and Technology.

Hon. Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings in discussion with the Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto.

Switzerland

The Minister subsequently met a delegation from Switzerland. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in e-waste management, land remediation, water purification, wetlands management and scientific capacity building.

Hon. Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings with members of the Swiss delegation.

Italy

The Ambassador of Italy to Ghana, H.E. Laura Ranalli, explored potential collaboration with the Minister in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and professional education, the circular economy, human capacity building, and other areas of mutual interest in Environment, Science and Technology.

Hon. Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings welcomes the Ambassador of Italy to Ghana, H.E. Laura Ranalli.

Germany

The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ghana, H.E. Frederik Landshoff, congratulated the Minister on her appointment. The two sides discussed strengthening Ghana–Germany cooperation and exploring areas of mutual interest in Environment, Science and Technology.

Hon. Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and the German Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Frederik Landshoff, with officials of both delegations.

Israel

The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, H.E. Roey Gilad, held discussions with the Minister on the fight against galamsey, e-waste management, and strengthening Ghana–Israel cooperation in Environment, Science and Technology.

Hon. Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings with the Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, H.E. Roey Gilad, and officials of the Ministry.

Republic of Korea

Rounding off the series, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ghana, H.E. Park Kyongsig, called on the Minister. The engagement provided an opportunity to discuss areas of mutual interest and explore ways to further strengthen cooperation between Ghana and Korea in Environment, Science and Technology.

Hon. Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings in discussion with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ghana, H.E. Park Kyongsig.

The courtesy calls form part of the Minister’s early engagements with development partners since assuming office, alongside her ongoing familiarisation visits to MEST departments and agencies.