Ghana and China have reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic partnership, with a renewed focus on expanding economic cooperation, trade, and strategic collaboration, following the presentation of credentials by China’s new Ambassador, Mr. Cong Song.
At a ceremony held at the Presidency in Accra, Ambassador Cong underscored China’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, highlighting decades of mutual support between the two nations. He conveyed greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping and reiterated China’s readiness to deepen cooperation across key sectors, including infrastructure, trade, and industrial development.
The envoy emphasised that Ghana remains a key partner in Africa, noting that relations between the two countries have continued to grow despite global economic and political shifts. He pointed to recent progress under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and President Xi Jinping, describing the partnership as one built on trust and shared development goals.
Ambassador Cong also revealed that bilateral trade between the two countries had reached a record level, reflecting increasing economic engagement. He further indicated that Ghana stands to benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy, a move expected to boost exports and strengthen market access.
In addition to trade, China expressed support for Ghana’s major policy initiatives, including industrialisation efforts and economic transformation programmes. The Ambassador encouraged Chinese businesses to explore investment opportunities in Ghana, particularly in sectors aligned with the government’s development agenda.
President Mahama, in response, welcomed the new Ambassador and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic relations with China. He acknowledged the historical foundation of the partnership, which dates back to the era of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and Chinese leaders Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai.
The President also expressed appreciation for China’s continued support, including grants for key development projects such as the Aflao Market and a proposed university in the Savannah Region.
The presentation of credentials marked not only a diplomatic transition but also a renewed push to strengthen cooperation between the two nations, with both sides signalling optimism about future engagements and shared progress.
