The Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of Finland Mr. Kai Mykkänen will visit Ghana in mid-November.
He will arrive in the country with a Business Delegation of more than 20 Finnish companies, representing areas such as Power, ICT, Telecommunications, CleanTech, Health & Wellbeing, and Education. The timing of the visit is of particular significance, as it takes place during the year that marks Finland’s 100th Anniversary as an independent nation. It is also the year when Ghana celebrates its 60th Anniversary, and Finland-Ghana diplomatic relations reach 40 years.
The Ambassador of Finland to Ghana Ms. Pirjo Suomela-Chowdhury says the visit is a clear indication of the strengthening business relations between Finland and Ghana, and a great opportunity to render them yet more dynamic. The Ambassador reminds that already there are many important Finnish companies doing business in Ghana. Previous high-level visits and company interest also bear witness to the numerous possibilities for cooperation. With its reputation as one of the most stable countries in Africa, and with the new government in place since early this year, Ghana is seen by many Finnish companies as an attractive business destination.
Ambassador Suomela-Chowdhury believes that expanding trade between Finland and Ghana will offer many more opportunities for true win-win partnerships that will benefit both countries and their peoples for years to come. Examples of areas where Finland has strong know-how and expertise, include renewable energy, waste and water treatment, telecommunications, digitalization, security, health & wellbeing, and education – all areas that have great relevance also to the Ghanainan government and the private sector. For Finnish companies, the visit will be an excellent chance to present their strengths, while learning more about the possibilities that the local market offers.
While in Ghana, Minister Mykkänen, together with the Business Delegation, will be looking forward to meeting important high-level decision makers, as well as representatives of the private sector, to explore ways of further promoting trade between the two countries.
Earlier this year, Finland’s Centenary Anniversary project ‘CodeBus Africa’ was launched in Ghana. The project that was subsequently taken to nine other African countries, aimed at promoting involvement of girls in particular in ICT and computer coding.
Source: Ghana/Starrfmonline.com/103.5FM
