Ghana, Kyrgyzstan sign five agreements to boost trade and investment

Ghana and Kyrgyzstan have entered into five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including trade, investment, agriculture, technology, and more. The agreements were inked during the inaugural Ghana-Kyrgyzstan Political Consultations in Accra, aimed at reviewing bilateral relations and identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration.

The Foreign Affairs Minister of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, highlighted that the move marks a new phase in the relationship between the two nations, which established diplomatic ties in 1992 but have historically maintained limited cooperation. Key areas for enhanced partnership were identified, encompassing trade, investment, education, agriculture, mining, technology, digitalisation, cultural exchange, and peace and security.

Kyrgyzstan is set to assume a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in January 2027, while Ghana prepares to hold the rotating chairmanship of the African Union. The Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, emphasized Ghana's significance as a potential gateway to the West African market, expressing particular interest in areas such as agriculture, mining, digital technology, tourism, and sports.

Discussions also focused on strengthening economic ties and people-to-people exchanges, as both nations strive to broaden their international partnerships. As part of these efforts, Kyrgyzstan's President, Sadyr Japarov, extended an invitation to Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama to visit Kyrgyzstan in 2027.