Ghana and China have reaffirmed their long-standing friendship and commitment to deeper economic cooperation as President John Dramani Mahama met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on the sidelines of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women.
The bilateral discussions — which coincided with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries — focused on strengthening collaboration in trade, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture, while expanding opportunities for mutual growth.
President Xi praised Ghana as one of China’s most reliable partners in Africa and pledged Beijing’s continued support in advancing Ghana’s development agenda.
“China stands ready to work with Ghana to elevate cooperation in various sectors and contribute to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future,” President Xi said.
He emphasized the need to implement the outcomes of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), adding that China would help Ghana leverage its natural resources for sustainable development.
President Xi also hinted that Ghana would soon benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy for African exports, aimed at boosting trade and industrial growth across the continent.
Mahama Commends China’s Global Leadership on Gender Equality
President Mahama, who attended the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women as part of his official visit, commended China for hosting the event, describing it as a strong statement of Beijing’s leadership in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide.
He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the One-China policy and expressed optimism about broadening cooperation in key sectors such as mining, energy, infrastructure, and fisheries.
“Ghana values its strategic relationship with China and remains committed to deepening our collaboration in ways that benefit both our peoples,” President Mahama said.
He further emphasized Ghana’s dedication to multilateralism and global governance reforms, noting that developing nations must have a stronger voice in shaping fair and just international systems.
Looking Ahead: A Shared Future
The meeting ended on a forward-looking note, with both leaders expressing confidence that the next phase of Ghana–China relations would deliver greater economic transformation, technological exchange, and social development.
As Ghana marks six and a half decades of diplomatic ties with China, the two nations are expected to enhance cooperation under the China-Africa partnership framework, reinforcing their shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and mutual respect.
