China has elevated Ghana to the status of a strategic partner, marking a new milestone in the long-standing diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries.
The announcement was made by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting with President John Dramani Mahama on the sidelines of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Beijing.
The upgrade to a strategic partnership positions Ghana as one of China’s key allies in West Africa and opens new avenues for cooperation in trade, infrastructure, technology, education, and cultural exchange.
Ghana and China established diplomatic relations in 1960, soon after Ghana’s independence, and have since strengthened their ties through major development projects and bilateral agreements.
China has played a central role in supporting Ghana’s infrastructure growth, including roads, energy, and housing projects.
President Mahama, in his remarks, commended China’s unwavering support toward Ghana’s development and expressed optimism that the upgraded partnership would foster shared growth, technology transfer, and increased trade opportunities.
The new strategic status is also expected to deepen collaboration under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing investment flows and people-to-people connections between both nations.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Fred Duhoe
