By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and industrial transformation through strategic partnerships with China, citing nearly $4 billion in Chinese investment as a key driver of the country’s industrial and infrastructure development.
At the Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing, President Mahama said Ghana’s ongoing transformation under the Reset Agenda and 24-Hour Economy Vision is anchored on sustainable partnerships that promote shared prosperity.
“We come to China at an important moment in Ghana’s national transformation. Under our Reset Agenda and our 24-Hour Economy Vision, we are rebuilding the foundations of inclusive growth. We believe sustainable development is best achieved through strong and mutually beneficial partnerships,” President Mahama stated.
The President celebrated 65 years of Ghana-China diplomatic relations, describing the partnership as one built on “trust, mutual respect, and shared growth.” He announced that both nations are finalizing the Zero Tariff Framework, expected to be signed by October 2025, to expand market access for Ghanaian exporters and manufacturers.
Highlighting the tangible results of Chinese investment, President Mahama said the $4 billion in support from China has fueled Ghana’s industrial and infrastructure growth from energy and roads to manufacturing and technology ,creating jobs and empowering local enterprises.
“Our partnership with China has not only financed roads and factories but has strengthened local industries, enhanced skills, and created employment opportunities for thousands of Ghanaians,” he added.
Organized by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFARI), the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), the forum brought together senior government officials, diplomats, and business leaders to deepen trade and investment cooperation between Ghana and China.
The event formed part of Ghana’s broader investment promotion drive to attract high-value partnerships that support export diversification, job creation, and sustainable industrialization.
“As we strengthen this partnership, we are not only deepening trade ties, we are building a bridge to shared progress,” President Mahama said.
