Ghana and India have committed to expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals and information and communication technology (ICT), with a renewed focus on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on social media on Tuesday, July 28. The commitment was reaffirmed when the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, received the Open Letters of India’s High Commissioner-designate to Ghana, His Excellency Surinder Bhagat, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra. Welcoming the High Commissioner-designate, Mr Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding diplomatic relations with India and underscored the need to deepen collaboration in key sectors that support innovation and economic transformation.
He identified agriculture, the pharmaceutical industry and ICT as priority areas for cooperation, with particular emphasis on robotics and artificial intelligence. According to the minister, enhanced collaboration in these sectors would drive innovation, technological advancement, skills development and sustainable economic growth, while delivering mutual benefits to both countries. In his remarks, High Commissioner-designate Bhagat thanked the minister for the warm reception and reaffirmed India’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding partnership with Ghana.
He said his tenure would focus on expanding cooperation in agriculture and other strategic sectors while working closely with the government of Ghana to advance the shared interests of both countries. Mr Ablakwa wished the High Commissioner-designate a successful and productive tenure in Ghana and assured him of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ full support in the discharge of his diplomatic responsibilities. The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of Ghana and India to broadening cooperation in strategic sectors to foster innovation, industrial development and sustainable economic growth.
Ghana and Nigeria have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic cooperation, with a renewed focus on trade, investment and regional integration. The commitment was reaffirmed when Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate to Ghana, His Excellency Shehu Ilu Barde, presented copies of his Open Letters to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on Friday, 24 July 2026, the ministry posted on social media. During the meeting, Mr Ablakwa described Ghana and Nigeria as countries bound by a unique historical relationship rooted in shared values, regional solidarity and a common commitment to promoting peace, stability and economic prosperity within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and across the African continent.
He stressed the need to strengthen economic cooperation by removing trade barriers to facilitate the free movement of goods and services, expressing optimism that the two countries could significantly increase bilateral trade beyond its current level. The Foreign Affairs Minister also highlighted the transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), calling for closer collaboration between Ghana and Nigeria to maximise the opportunities created by the continental trading bloc. According to him, stronger cross-border trade between West Africa’s two largest economies would not only benefit their citizens but also contribute to Africa’s wider economic integration agenda.
Mr Ablakwa further urged Nigeria and other ECOWAS member states to intensify efforts towards the implementation of the proposed ECOWAS single currency, the ECO, saying its introduction would strengthen regional economic integration, facilitate cross-border transactions, reduce trade costs and promote commerce across the sub-region. Responding, Ambassador-designate Barde commended the longstanding and fraternal relationship between Ghana and Nigeria, describing both countries as strategic partners whose cooperation continues to play a critical role in advancing peace, security and development within the ECOWAS region. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Ghana across sectors including trade, investment and regional cooperation, and pledged to work closely with the Government of Ghana to build on the existi…
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