Ghana and China have reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic relationship with renewed pledges to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and infrastructure development as both nations mark 65 years of friendship. Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that discussions are underway on new joint projects, including electric vehicle assembly plants, value addition in the bauxite-to-aluminium chain, and the establishment of direct flights between Accra and key Chinese cities, as reported by People’s Daily Online.
According to Xinhua News Agency, trade between the two countries reached a record US$11.8 billion in 2024, representing a 7.1 percent year-on-year growth. China remains Ghana’s largest trading partner and one of its most significant investors, with Chinese companies active in infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, aviation, and green energy. Officials say the new phase of cooperation will aim to expand these investments while ensuring mutual economic benefits.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang commended the progress made but emphasized the importance of ensuring that bilateral projects translate into sustainable local development. She highlighted the need to strengthen domestic capacity in renewable energy, technology transfer, and industrialization, according to Ghana Business News.
Economic analysts note that the renewed partnership comes as Ghana seeks to diversify its economic dependencies and enhance value addition in key export sectors. Experts stress that regulatory transparency, stronger investor incentives, and improved logistics infrastructure will be critical to realizing the full potential of the Ghana-China partnership, People’s Daily Online added.
