Đurić confers with Ghana's Minister of Youth and Sports

18. Jul 2025.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Marko Đurić, met today with the Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Ghana, Kofi Iddrisu Adams, with whom he signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Republic of Ghana on cooperation in the field of sports and recreation. The two officials also discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral ties in these areas.

Minister Đurić emphasized Serbia's pride in the traditionally friendly relations and long-standing cooperation between the two countries, reaffirming Serbia's strong commitment to deepening engagement with Ghana—a valued friend and reliable partner—across various domains.

He noted that both Serbia and Ghana are internationally recognized as sporting nations, highlighting that enhanced cooperation in the realm of sports would yield mutual benefits.

Minister Đurić underscored that athletes serve as bridges between nations and act as ambassadors of their countries throughout the world. He expressed particular satisfaction that Serbia’s most accomplished athletes and sports professionals enjoy recognition in Ghana.

Reaffirming Serbia’s position as a sporting nation, he conveyed the country's interest in jointly advancing sports cooperation with Ghana and expressed confidence that the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding would serve as a significant step forward in that direction.

He also thanked Ghana for confirming its participation in the Specialized Expo 2027, stressing that the event provides an ideal opportunity for Ghana to showcase itself on the global stage. Minister Đurić reiterated that Serbia would be honored to welcome a delegation from this friendly nation and extended an official invitation to the Minister of Sports of Ghana to visit Belgrade and Serbia on that occasion.