Ghana’s Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, joined ministers and leaders from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and South Korea at a Welcome Dinner in Seoul on 16th September 2025. The dinner marked the official opening of the 2nd Global Ministerial Saemaul Meeting and the Global Leadership Saemaul Meeting.
Delegates were received with South Korea’s renowned cultural hospitality, setting a warm and collegial tone for the four-day programme. The occasion provided space for informal exchanges, where participants shared experiences and began fostering networks ahead of the formal deliberations.
Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, who is leading Ghana’s delegation, used the opportunity to connect with counterparts from partner countries and reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to the Saemaul spirit of diligence, self-help, and cooperation.
The Welcome Dinner also reflected the broader purpose of the meetings — building stronger ties among nations while adapting the Saemaul Undong model to today’s development challenges.
The main conference sessions are expected to focus on global cooperation in social assistance and protection systems, coinciding with the 55th anniversary of the Saemaul Undong movement, which transformed rural Korea and continues to inspire grassroots-led development worldwide. Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann MLGCRA Public Relations Unit