The Government of Ghana has called on all parties involved in the escalating hostilities in the Middle East to exercise maximum restraint.
Ghana urged parties to return to diplomatic engagement to safeguard lives and preserve regional stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a press release issued in Accra on Saturday, expressed serious concern over the worsening security situation arising from ongoing coordinated military strikes by the United States and the State of Israel against targets within the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as reported retaliatory actions by Iran against Israel and United States military assets in the region.
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The Ministry noted that the developments have led to airspace closures, flight disruptions and heightened security alerts across parts of the Middle East, raising fears of broader regional instability.
“The Government of Ghana calls on all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate and return to diplomatic engagement in the interest of protecting lives, ensuring economic stability and lasting regional peace,” the statement said.
Ghana stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the most viable pathways to resolving disputes and preventing further loss of life and destruction in the region.
The Government reiterated the importance of international cooperation and adherence to international law in addressing the crisis.
It warned that sustained hostilities could have far-reaching humanitarian and economic consequences beyond the immediate conflict zone.
The Ministry reaffirmed Ghana’s long-standing commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes and the promotion of global peace and security, principles that underpin the country’s foreign policy.
It indicated that Ghana was closely monitoring the situation and engaging its diplomatic missions in the region to ensure the safety and welfare of Ghanaian nationals.
While reiterating its appeal for de-escalation, the Government also activated precautionary measures to protect its citizens, including an emergency preparedness plan and ongoing assessments regarding possible evacuations where necessary.
The statement said a number of staff of the Embassy of Ghana in Tehran had been evacuated, with essential personnel retained to coordinate assistance to Ghanaians residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Ghana urged the international community to intensify diplomatic efforts aimed at calming tensions and restoring stability in the Middle East.
GNA