President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Chinese President Xi Jinping have announced the elevation of China – Ghana relations to a strategic partnership.
President Xi of China said during the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday that Ghana’s long-standing diplomatic relationship with China dated back 64 years and that Ghana was the second sub-Saharan African nation to establish ties with China.
He praised the enduring friendship between the two nations, despite changes in the global landscape.
as Akufo-Addo attended the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
Xi expressed China’s readiness to build on this relationship by enhancing political trust and expanding cooperation across various sectors.
The report by Daily Graphic on Friday quoted the Chinese leader as emphasizing China’s commitment to being a reliable friend and partner to Ghana, collaborating on mutual development and supporting Ghana’s growth.
It added that Xi also pledged to align China’s development strategies with Ghana and to continue providing assistance to the country and outlined plans to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, energy, mineral resources, and infrastructure.
He also urged Ghana to maintain support for Chinese enterprises and citizens operating within Ghana.
President Akufo-Addo, in his remarks, described China as Ghana’s most dependable ally over the past six decades and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the one-China policy and support for China’s stance on key international issues, including human rights.
President Akufo-Addo expressed gratitude for China’s ongoing investment and cooperation, which have played a crucial role in Ghana’s economic and social development.
According to the report, the Ghanaian leader voiced the desire to deepen collaboration in key areas such as electricity, minerals, and renewable energy, and assured China of Ghana’s readiness to facilitate the activities of Chinese businesses.
He praised President Xi’s 10-point partnership proposal aimed at advancing modernization between China and Africa, pledging Ghana’s commitment to implementing these initiatives and reinforcing their strong partnership.
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