Ghana, Sweden to deepen cooperation in digital economy, AI and trade

Ghana and Sweden have committed to bolstering bilateral ties in areas including the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), trade and investment. This pledge was made on November 9, 2026, following a meeting between Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Anna Westerholm, Sweden's Ambassador-Designate to Ghana based in Abuja.

Ablakwa praised the strong relations between Ghana and Sweden, noting that several Swedish brands are well-known in Ghana, highlighting the longstanding ties. He expressed interest in Ghana leveraging Sweden's expertise in digital economy, especially AI, following the recent implementation of Ghana's AI Policy. The policy aims to enhance revenue generation and public sector efficiency.

Ablakwa also called for enhanced cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure development, reviving Ghana Airways, increasing energy production capacity, and development of digital defense capabilities. Westerholm acknowledged Ghana's warm welcome and reaffirmed Sweden's commitment to deepening bilateral relations. She highlighted trade, investment and local economy development as key priorities, emphasizing Ghana's importance to Sweden as a trade partner.

The Ambassador-Designate also expressed interest in expanding Swedish companies' presence in Ghana and closer collaboration in digital infrastructure and AI, reaffirming Sweden's alignment with Ghana on multilateral issues. Westerholm expressed appreciation for Ghana's proposal to sign MoUs on Political Consultations and Trade, indicating Sweden's readiness to proceed through standard diplomatic channels.