Mahama pushes for expanded economic cooperation with India, Lebanon

President John Mahama advocated for enhanced economic and diplomatic ties between Ghana, India, and Lebanon during a ceremony on November 11th at the Jubilee House in Accra. Welcoming India's High Commissioner Surendra Bhagat, Mahama emphasized the longstanding nature of Ghana-India relations, drawing from shared principles such as South-South cooperation, anti-colonial solidarity, the Commonwealth, and the Non-Aligned Movement.

He praised the transformation occurring in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing the memorandum of understanding signed between the University of Ghana and India's Zoological Survey of India as a significant outcome of Modi's 2025 visit to Ghana. Mahama assured the Indian envoy of Ghana's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

In his address to Lebanon's newly appointed Ambassador Fouad Kazaka, Mahama congratulated him on his appointment and pledged the government's cooperation. Recognizing the Lebanese community's contributions to Ghana's development in various sectors, Mahama urged the ambassador to collaborate with the local business community to boost trade and investment.

He highlighted potential areas for cooperation, including agri-processing, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, renewable energy, information technology, and tourism. Turning to the Middle East, Mahama welcomed the trilateral peace framework signed by Lebanon and Israel on June 26, 2026, expressing optimism that the agreement would lead to a lasting resolution of hostilities and restore Lebanon's sovereignty.