Ghana and Gabon are expected to explore new opportunities for economic and strategic cooperation when Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema begins a three-day state visit to Ghana on Tuesday, July 28.
President Nguema is visiting Ghana at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama and will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising government ministers, senior officials and members of the Gabonese business community.
The visit, which ends on July 30, is expected to provide a platform for both countries to expand their relations beyond traditional political and diplomatic engagements.
According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the two leaders will hold a tête-à-tête meeting before leading official bilateral talks at the Jubilee House in Accra on July 28.
The discussions will focus on the current state of Ghana-Gabon relations and opportunities for enhanced cooperation in key sectors of mutual interest.
Among the areas expected to feature prominently are trade and investment, mining, energy, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, maritime affairs, transport and tourism.
The two sides are also expected to discuss cooperation in education, health, defence and security, environmental protection, climate action and people-to-people exchanges.
The presence of members of the Gabonese business community in the visiting delegation is expected to further strengthen the economic dimension of the visit and create opportunities for private-sector collaboration.
The statement said Presidents Mahama and Nguema would reaffirm their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and promoting sustainable economic development for the benefit of the people of both countries.
The visit is expected to further consolidate the growing partnership between Ghana and Gabon and open new avenues for cooperation across a broad range of sectors.
