Ghana and Gabon are set to explore greater cooperation in climate action, natural resource management and maritime security, as President John Dramani Mahama and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema discussed ways to address shared environmental and security concerns. Addressing the Gabonese leader and his delegation at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, July 28, President Mahama said both countries could draw on their respective experiences to improve resource governance and promote sustainable development. He pointed to Gabon’s reputation in forest conservation and Ghana’s efforts towards sustainable development as a foundation for increased collaboration. “As maritime nations endowed with abundant natural resources, Ghana and Gabon can deepen cooperation in sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture development, fish processing, climate-smart agriculture, agricultural research and food security initiatives,” he said. President Mahama further stressed the importance of cooperation on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, where countries face challenges including piracy and illegal fishing.