Mahama pushes for stronger trade and investment ties with India, Lebanon
President John Dramani Mahama has called for deeper economic and diplomatic ties between Ghana and India, as well as Lebanon, identifying opportunities to strengthen trade, investment and development partnerships.
He made the call on Wednesday, November 11, when he received Letters of Credence from several ambassadors, including South Africa’s new High Commissioner to Ghana, at the Jubilee House in Accra.
Welcoming India’s High Commissioner, Surendra Bhagat, President Mahama described relations between Ghana and India as cordial and long-established, highlighting India’s significant contributions to Ghana’s development over the years.
He said the partnership was rooted in shared values, including South-South cooperation, anti-colonial solidarity, Commonwealth membership and participation in the Non-Aligned Movement.
The President also praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the transformation taking place in India.
Recalling Mr Modi’s visit to Ghana in 2025, he said the engagement created an opportunity for both countries to upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive partnership.
Among the key outcomes of the visit, President Mahama mentioned a memorandum of understanding between the University of Ghana and the Zoological Survey of India to promote academic and scientific collaboration.
He also recognised India’s continued support for Ghana’s socio-economic development through concessional loans, lines of credit, grants and technical assistance.
President Mahama assured the Indian High Commissioner of Ghana’s commitment to working closely with him to strengthen the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
Turning to Lebanon’s newly appointed Ambassador, Fouad Kazaka, the President congratulated him on his appointment and pledged the government’s full cooperation during his tenure.
He acknowledged the important role played by the Lebanese community in Ghana’s development, particularly in the manufacturing, trade, real estate, education, healthcare and hospitality sectors.
The President encouraged the Ambassador to engage Ghana’s business community to explore opportunities for increased trade and investment.
He identified agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, renewable energy, information technology and tourism as key areas where the two countries could deepen cooperation.
Addressing developments in the Middle East, President Mahama welcomed the trilateral peace framework brokered by the United States and signed by Lebanon and Israel on June 26, 2026.
He expressed hope that the agreement would bring a lasting end to hostilities and help restore Lebanon’s sovereignty.
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