Ghana, India sign MoUs to deepen cooperation in agriculture, healthcare, railways and ICT

Ghana and India have signed multiple memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in various key sectors. These agreements aim to deepen the bilateral relations between the two nations and expand areas of mutual cooperation. The agreements encompass sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, railway development, zoological studies, and information and communication technology (ICT).

During India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s two-day official visit to Ghana, both sides are expected to explore new opportunities to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. The visit comes as Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced that the Cabinet had approved Ghana's application to join the BRICS group of emerging economies.

Mr. Ablakwa stated that the decision was based on Ghana's desire to strengthen its economic partnerships with the BRICS member countries. He further explained that Ghana hopes to leverage its existing relations with BRICS countries to create new opportunities for economic cooperation, trade, and investment. Additionally, he outlined the potential benefits of Ghana's proposed membership and assured that the government would work towards advancing the application process.

Dr. Jaishankar emphasized that India's relationship with Ghana dates back to Ghana's independence in 1957 and has continued to evolve over the years. He reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening the partnership and exploring areas that would deliver mutual benefits to both countries. Dr. Jaishankar also mentioned that Ghana's interest in joining BRICS would be taken into account as part of the broader engagement between the two nations.