Ghana hails India’s enduring partnership as ties elevated to comprehensive partnership

Ghana and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their longstanding bilateral relations following the visit by India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, to Ghana on October 6, 2026. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated during a joint press briefing that elevating the relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership underscores the enduring and impactful ties between the two nations.

The partnership has already resulted in several development projects, such as the Jubilee House, the Kofi Annan ICT Centre, the Foreign Service Institute, and the Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project. Ablakwa emphasized that railway development is a strategic area for further cooperation, noting that the operationalization of the Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project lays a strong foundation for enhanced collaboration.

This expansion of Ghana's railway network is expected to alleviate pressure on road infrastructure, facilitate the movement of heavy cargo, and alleviate traffic congestion. Ablakwa expressed Ghana's willingness to utilize the Comprehensive Partnership framework to broaden cooperation in areas of mutual interest and to deliver greater benefits to both nations.

Dr. Jaishankar, for his part, highlighted that his visit aimed to follow up on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic trip to Ghana and to further deepen cooperation under the newly established Comprehensive Partnership.