The government of Ghana has donated 40 metric tonnes of premium cocoa products to the people of Palestine as a gesture of solidarity and humanitarian support amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
The donation, comprising Golden Tree-branded chocolates and other cocoa-based products, was presented to the Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana, Abdul Fattah Ahmed Khalil al-Sattari, at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Friday, August 1, 2025.
President John Dramani Mahama, who handed over the items, described the donation as both symbolic and practical, reflecting Ghana’s longstanding friendship with Palestine.
“Cocoa is one of Ghana’s most treasured natural commodities, representing our national values of resilience, warmth, and generosity,” President Mahama said.
He added, “It is also a powerful superfood, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals, which we hope will provide nourishment and comfort to families facing unimaginable hardship in Gaza.”
The President highlighted the deep historical ties between Ghana and Palestine, recalling the establishment of the Palestinian Liberation Organization’s office in Accra in 1986.
He also acknowledged recent diplomatic engagements, including the visit of the Chief Justice and Advisor on Religious Affairs to the Palestinian President, Dr Mahmoud Siddiqui al-Habash.
President Mahama reiterated Ghana’s support for a two-state solution, urging all parties to embrace dialogue.
“We remain firm in our support for a negotiated two-state solution in line with international law and UN resolutions—one that guarantees the rights of both Palestinians and Israelis to coexist peacefully,” he said.
He further called on Israeli authorities to open the borders for humanitarian aid.
“We urge the international community to continue supporting efforts for peace and stability in the region. It is in our collective interest to preserve lives, protect dignity, and uphold justice.”
President Mahama also commended the Palestinian community in Ghana for their contributions to national development, including the construction of school blocks in underserved communities.
The donation was facilitated by the Ghana Cocoa Board and the Cocoa Processing Company, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.
Receiving the items, Ambassador Al-Sattari expressed his deep gratitude, stating that the gesture reaffirmed the strong bond between the two nations.
He said one could not imagine the joy that would be brought to children in Gaza when they see the chocolate products, let alone how they will feel when they taste them.
“If this chocolate arrives in Gaza, and it will arrive, and our people only see the chocolate, you cannot imagine how happy they will be, and you can’t imagine how much more than happy they will be when they eat,” he said.
He noted that for the past two years, people in Gaza had been starving due to the blockade of aid amid the escalating conflict with Israel.
“I know my people in Gaza and the West Bank, and I know the suffering and pain they are going through for a long time,” he said.
The Ambassador thanked nations that had supported the people of Gaza, including Egypt and France, for insisting on a two-state solution to end the ongoing conflict.
The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of humanitarian organisations.
President Mahama concluded with a message of hope: “To our brothers and sisters in Palestine, know that you do not walk alone. Ghana stands with you. May peace prevail.”
