By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, has paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry ahead of the Ghana–Japan Business and Investment Forum scheduled for January 15, 2026.
The visit forms part of preparatory engagements toward the expected arrival of a 40-member Japanese business delegation, scheduled to be in Ghana from Wednesday, January 14 to Friday, January 16, 2026.
The meeting, held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Accra on January 7, 2026, focused on assessing Ghana’s readiness to host the high-level delegation. Discussions also reviewed priority areas of cooperation and the institutional arrangements required to ensure a successful Business and Investment Forum, as well as productive engagements throughout the visit.
The Chief Director of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mr. Noah Tumfo, who received the Japanese Ambassador on behalf of the Sector Minister, expressed appreciation for Japan’s continued interest in strengthening economic ties with Ghana.
He assured the Ambassador of the Ministry’s full readiness to collaborate closely with its Japanese counterparts to ensure a smooth and impactful visit.
Beyond the Ghana–Japan Business and Investment Forum, the Japanese delegation is expected to hold bilateral meetings with key sectors of the Ghanaian economy, including trade, agribusiness, transportation, energy, logistics and communications.
The engagements are expected to deepen economic relations between Ghana and Japan, while opening new avenues for investment, technology transfer and long-term partnerships that support Ghana’s industrialisation and economic growth agenda.
