PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Singapore this afternoon (morning in Ghana) for a three-day State Visit focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and unlocking new trade and investment opportunities.
The visit aims to advance partnerships in education, science and innovation, agribusiness, urban solutions, and the digital economy.
President Mahama will hold bilateral talks with the President of Singapore, H.E. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
He is also scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) and lead a Ghana-focused Investment and Business Forum, bringing together top public- and private-sector players from both countries.
Speaking upon arrival, President Mahama said, “Ghana and Singapore share a forward-looking outlook anchored in innovation, skills, and enterprise.
This visit will translate our shared values into practical cooperation, bringing Singaporean investment and know-how into Ghana’s priority sectors while opening new pathways for Ghanaian businesses across Southeast Asia.”
President Mahama is accompanied by senior officials including:
– Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs
– Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide
– Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (MP), Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
– Haruna Iddrisu (MP), Minister for Education
– Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP), Minister of State for Government Communications
– Simon Madjie, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
– Francis Kwarteng Arthur, CEO of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority
The visit marks a significant step toward enhancing Ghana’s global partnerships and investment attractiveness.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
