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Ghana-Canada strengthens economic partnership as bilateral trade rises 56% to $752m in 2025

Ghana and Canada are seeking to deepen their economic partnership and expand investment opportunities following a 56 per cent increase in bilateral trade, which reached US$752 million in 2025.

Ghana-Canada strengthens economic partnership as bilateral trade rises 56% to $752m in 2025

Ghana and Canada have witnessed a significant rise in their economic partnership, with bilateral trade increasing by 56% to reach US$752 million in 2025. This growth, highlighted by Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi, at a recent meeting in Accra, reflects the growing confidence, economic complementarity, and expanding commercial opportunities between the two nations.

Canada, a longstanding and trusted partner, is set to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations with Ghana in 2027. Priority areas for Canadian investment include agribusiness and agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments, renewable energy, clean technology, critical minerals, railway infrastructure, digital technology, and artificial intelligence.

Canada’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Tjangaraj, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to fostering a genuine economic partnership with Ghana.

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