Indian Prime Minister's Ghana Visit
During his visit to Ghana, Indian Prime Minister met with Ghanaian President to elevate the bilateral relationship to a "comprehensive partnership." The visit marked the first state visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in three decades.
Key Areas of Cooperation
- Bilateral Trade: The two leaders agreed to double bilateral trade in five years. Current trade has crossed $3 billion with Indian investments around $2 billion across 900 projects.
- Defence and Security: Cooperation in training of armed forces, maritime security, defense supplies, and cybersecurity.
- Healthcare: India aims to provide affordable healthcare through Jan Aushadhi Kendras and discussed vaccine production collaboration.
- Education and Skill Development: Announcement of a doubling in scholarships and a new skill development center for vocational training.
- Fintech: India will share its experience with UPI to bolster Ghana's fintech sector.
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
- Culture
- Standards
- Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine
- Joint Commission Mechanism between the Foreign Ministries
Statements and Recognitions
- Prime Minister was conferred the Order of the Star of Ghana for his global statesmanship.
- Emphasized India's commitment to Africa's development, supporting Africa’s Development Framework, Agenda 2063.
- Discussed the importance of reforms in global governance to address modern crises like climate change and terrorism.
- Called Ghana a "beacon of inspiration" for its commitment to democratic ideals.
Regional and International Concerns
- Joint stance against terrorism, particularly regarding the Sahel region and collaboration in counter-terrorism efforts.
- Emphasis on resolving conflicts in West Asia and Europe through dialogue and diplomacy.
Global South and G20
Prime Minister highlighted the necessity of giving a voice to the Global South and stated pride in the African Union becoming a permanent member of the G20 during India's presidency.
Tribute
Prime Minister paid homage to Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's founding President.
Following this visit, Prime Minister proceeded to Trinidad and Tobago as part of his five-nation tour.