President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to China aimed to strengthen Ghana-China relations and attract investment. Here are the key details :
Objective: The visit focused on deepening economic cooperation, trade, and development between Ghana and China.
Meetings: – Xi Jinping: President Mahama held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing expanded cooperation in trade, digital economy, infrastructure construction, energy, mining, and cultural exchanges.
Premier Li Qiang: He also met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, urging nations with mutual interests to unite in the face of global trade challenges.
Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women: President Mahama participated in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, co-hosted by China and UN Women, to discuss gender equality and women’s empowerment. Investment Forum: He hosted a Presidential Investment Forum, bringing together Ghanaian businesses, Chinese investors, and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities in sectors like manufacturing, agribusiness, energy, and infrastructure.
Economic Benefits: China pledged support for Ghana’s development, including potential benefits from China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries. Xi Jinping expressed hope that Ghana would soon benefit from this policy. Partnerships: The visit aimed to strengthen the long-standing partnership between Ghana and China, with a focus on cooperation in areas like mining, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and fisheries.
Mutual Commitment: Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Ghana-China relations, with Xi Jinping describing Ghana as a key partner in Africa.
