Ghana and Poland explore investment opportunities and security cooperation

Ghana and Poland have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties, discussing areas such as trade, investment, industrial development, technology, education, and security. This reaffirmation took place on October 29, 2026, during a meeting between Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs James Gyakye Quayson and Poland’s Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Wojciech Zajaczkowski, at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The two nations explored their historical relationship, particularly in education, technical training, engineering, and industrial development, which flourished during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Poland expressed a renewed interest in deepening its engagement with Ghana and other African countries, emphasizing Ghana’s political stability, economic potential, and strategic location in West Africa as attractive factors for Polish businesses targeting African markets.

Ghana’s Deputy Minister welcomed the renewed interest, reiterating the country’s commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, economic cooperation, and respect for national interests. He underscored Ghana’s long-standing policy of non-alignment and its dedication to fostering friendly relations with all countries, irrespective of ideological differences.

Quayson highlighted the importance of diversifying international partnerships to support Ghana’s economic transformation and mitigate excessive dependence on any single country or group of countries.

The meeting also focused on Ghana’s industrialization and value-addition agenda, stressing the need to transition from exporting raw materials to domestic processing and manufacturing.