A 6-Man delegation from the Danish Special Operations Command (SOCOM), paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu on Tuesday 28 May 2024, at the Naval Headquarters, Burma Camp.
The delegation, led by the Acting Chief of the Danish SOCOM, Colonel Nicolai Stalhilst Moller, discussed the importance of transnational cooperation and capacity building in the maritime sector, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to combat maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.
The CNS welcomed the delegation and expressed his delight at the strengthening of relations between Ghana and Denmark. He highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing maritime security challenges. He assured the Danish Government of the total commitment of the Ghana Navy to sustaining the partnership to address the evolving security challenges in the maritime domain.
Rear Admiral Yakubu appreciated the support and cooperation received from the Government of Denmark and expressed his desire to deepen the relationship. He also thanked the Danish Government for supporting the Ghana Navy in the acquisition of a Simulator and several other projects at the Naval Training Command.The Acting Chief of the Danish SOCOM on his part, thanked the CNS for the warm reception and indicated that, the Danish SOCOM is committed to further strengthening their partnership in the areas of training, capacity building, and joint operations with the Special Boat Squadron of the Ghana Navy.