President John Dramani Mahama has concluded official visits to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Belarus, returning to Ghana with a suite of bilateral agreements focused on boosting trade, attracting investment, and enhancing technical cooperation. The President’s return was marked by a reception at the Jubilee Lounge, attended by Vice-President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah, among other high-ranking officials.
Ghana-UK Partnership Boosts Investment and Shifts Focus from Aid
During his engagement in the United Kingdom, President Mahama headlined the Ghana Investment Summit, a forum designed to connect European investors with opportunities in Ghana. He highlighted a growing international interest in Ghana, attributing this trend to the nation’s improving economic indicators and a more attractive investment climate.
A significant outcome of the UK visit was the signing of the Ghana–UK Growth and Investment Partnership. This agreement signals a strategic shift in the relationship between the two nations, moving away from traditional aid dependency towards fostering trade and mutually beneficial investment.
The partnership outlines several key initiatives. These include the establishment of a commercial-scale ship repair facility in Takoradi, designed to bolster maritime infrastructure. It also encompasses commercial afforestation projects in the Oti Region, aimed at sustainable land management and economic development.
Furthermore, the agreement champions collaboration in the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence, with specific provisions for training under Ghana’s
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