ACCRA, Ghana, 11th November: President John Dramani Mahama has commended Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he described as the remarkable transformation taking place in India, while reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Asian country.
He said Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Ghana in 2025 provided an opportunity for both countries to elevate their relationship to a comprehensive partnership.
President Mahama made the remarks while welcoming India’s newly accredited High Commissioner, Surinder Bhagat, during the presentation of Letters of Credence by 11 envoys at the Presidency.
The President described Ghana and India as longstanding partners whose relationship has contributed significantly to Ghana’s development over the decades.
He said the partnership was founded on shared principles of South-South cooperation, anti-colonial solidarity, Commonwealth membership and the Non-Aligned Movement.
President Mahama highlighted some key outcomes of Prime Minister Modi’s visit, particularly the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Ghana and India’s Zoological Survey on academic and scientific cooperation.
He also acknowledged India’s contribution to Ghana’s socio-economic development through concessional financing, lines of credit, grant assistance and technical cooperation.
According to him, these interventions have played an important role in supporting Ghana’s development priorities.
“I assure you, High Commissioner, of Ghana’s readiness to work closely with you to further deepen the excellent relations between our two countries,” he stated.
President Mahama expressed confidence that High Commissioner Surinder Bhagat’s diplomatic experience would contribute to expanding cooperation between the two countries.
He urged the envoy to build on the existing relationship and explore additional opportunities that would deliver mutual benefits to Ghana and India.
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Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites✍️) Presidential Affairs Correspondent | Ghana 🇬🇭
