Ghana, Philippines to deepen trade ties as Manila prepares to open embassy in Accra
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade and investment as the Philippines prepares to open its first embassy in Ghana later this year. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Ma. Theresa […]
Ghana and the Philippines have committed to enhancing their trade and investment ties, with the Philippines set to open its first embassy in Accra later this year. This agreement was sealed during a meeting between Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Both nations decided to host business forums in their respective countries to stimulate economic opportunities for businesses from both sides. Additionally, they plan to establish a chamber of commerce to bolster commercial relationships and promote investment between Ghana and the Philippines. Minister Ablakwa lauded the Philippine government's decision to establish an embassy in Ghana, calling it a significant step in deepening bilateral relations.
The two nations also agreed to exchange knowledge and expertise on labor mobility agreements to enhance cooperation in this sector. The impending embassy in Accra will serve as a pivotal platform for diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchange between the two countries.
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