Ghana’s exports to India have risen from about US$3 billion to nearly US$7 billion - Mahama
On pharmaceuticals, President Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s openness to partnerships that support local drug and vaccine production
President John Dramani Mahama recently engaged in talks with India's Minister for External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, to bolster Ghana-India relations. The discussions centered on trade, investment, railway development, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Mahama also explored avenues to strengthen economic cooperation and promote a more equitable global order that rejects unilateralism and the exploitation of nations.
The Ghana-India trade relationship has seen a significant rise, with Ghanaian exports to India increasing from around US$3 billion to almost US$7 billion. Additionally, Ghana continues to gain benefits from Indian agricultural machinery, automobiles, and buses. Regarding pharmaceuticals, Mahama reiterated Ghana's willingness to collaborate on local drug and vaccine production, aligning with the health sovereignty goals of the Accra Reset.
Dr Jaishankar conveyed heartfelt greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, expressing their anticipation for a more substantial partnership between Ghana and India through new avenues of cooperation. This meeting represents a part of ongoing efforts to enhance the longstanding Ghana-India partnership, encompassing cooperation in infrastructure, information and communication technology, health, trade, and investment.
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