The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP) participated in the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) 2026 Summit, held in A Coruña, Spain, from 4th to 5th February, 2026.
The Summit convened Ministers, senior government officials, policy experts, and key global stakeholders to deliberate on the responsible development, deployment and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military and security contexts.
The Government of Ghana reaffirmed its recognition of the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence to economic growth, innovation, and national development, as well as its increasing role in enhancing military and security domain to support informed decision-making, operational effectiveness and the protection of civilians and personnel. While acknowledging AI’s potential to strengthen peace and security, Ghana emphasised the need for responsible development, meaningful human oversight, and strict adherence to international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law.
In line with the objectives of the REAIM process, Ghana endorsed the REAIM 2026 Pathways to Action document and reiterated its commitment to constructive engagement, experience-sharing and collaboration with Member States and relevant stakeholders to promote the responsible use of AI for international peace and security.
The Government of Ghana remains committed to contributing to global efforts to ensure that emerging technologies uphold human dignity, promote peace and strengthen international security.
