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PTIPM Modi received by Ghana President John Dramani Mahama
India and Ghana on Wednesday elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi鈥檚 state visit to Accra, the first by an Indian PM in over three decades. Following delegation-level talks with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, both sides agreed to deepen cooperation across trade, defence, digital infrastructure, and more. 鈥淭oday, the president and I have decided to elevate our bilateral partnership to a Comprehensive Partnership,鈥 Modi said after the meeting. 鈥淚ndia is not just a partner but a co-traveller in Ghana鈥檚 journey of nation-building.鈥 The visit also comes at a time when Ghana is undergoing significant economic restructuring. PM Modi assured the country of India鈥檚 support and said, 鈥淲e have elevated our ties to a Comprehensive Partnership, which will be beneficial for the people of our nations.鈥 He added, “India is not just a partner but a co-traveller in Ghana’s journey of nation-building.”Live Events Here are the key decisions announced during the visit: Bilateral Trade and Investment India and Ghana set a target to double bilateral trade within the next five years. Modi highlighted that Indian companies have already invested nearly $2 billion across approximately 900 projects in Ghana. India reaffirmed its support for Ghana鈥檚 economic restructuring efforts.Four agreements were signed, including MoUs on cultural cooperation and traditional medicine.MoU on Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP): To promote greater cultural understanding and exchanges in art, music, dance, literature, and heritage.MoU between Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) & Ghana Standards Authority (GSA): Aimed at enhancing cooperation in standardization, certification, and conformity assessment.MoU between Institute of Traditional & Alternative Medicine (ITAM), Ghana and Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), India: To collaborate in traditional medicine education, training, and research.MoU on Joint Commission Meeting: To institutionalize high-level dialogue and review bilateral cooperation mechanisms on a regular basis. FinTech and DPI India offered to share its experience with UPI-based digital payments to help develop Ghana鈥檚 financial technology infrastructure. Mining and critical minerals Indian companies will collaborate with Ghana in exploration and mining of critical minerals to support industrial development and supply chain resilience. Defence and security cooperation Both sides agreed to increase cooperation in defence training, cyber security, maritime security, and defence supplies. The two countries committed to advancing defence ties under the framework of 鈥渟ecurity through solidarity.鈥 Counter-terrorism cooperation PM Modi said both sides were unanimous that terrorism is the 鈥渆nemy of humanity.鈥 India and Ghana will strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. Geopolitical and multilateral engagement PM Modi and President Mahama discussed global conflicts and stressed the need for diplomatic resolution. 鈥淭his is not the era of war; problems should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,鈥 PM Modi said. Both leaders pledged continued cooperation as part of the Global South and acknowledged Ghana鈥檚 role in the Voice of Global South Summit. PM Modi noted the African Union鈥檚 permanent membership in the G20 was a matter of pride under India鈥檚 presidency.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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