Govt Reaffirms Ghana-China Partnership
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening relations with China, describing the partnership as one anchored on mutual trust, economic cooperation and expanding people-to-people exchanges.
Representing President John Dramani Mahama at the inauguration of the 2026 executives of the Ghana Association of Chinese Societies, Mr. Debrah said relations between Ghana and China have moved beyond traditional diplomacy into a broader development partnership focused on shared economic transformation goals.
He noted that the presence and contribution of Chinese businesses and residents in Ghana over the years have played a significant role in supporting economic activity, particularly in infrastructure development, trade and investment.
According to him, the Ghana-China relationship continues to open new avenues for cooperation and cultural exchange, with the Chinese community becoming an integral part of Ghana’s development narrative.
“Gatherings like this remind us that the relationship between Ghana and China is not just about business or diplomacy, but also about friendship, people and shared progress,” he stated.
Mr. Debrah commended the Ghana Association of Chinese Societies for its efforts in promoting unity and strengthening relations between Ghanaian and Chinese communities. He encouraged the newly elected leadership to continue fostering partnerships that enhance trade, investment and cultural collaboration.
The event also saw the re-election of businessman Tang Hong as President of the Association, reinforcing continuity in leadership within Ghana’s Chinese community.
Touching on broader economic cooperation, the Chief of Staff praised China’s trade policies towards African countries, particularly tariff-free access granted to selected African exports into the Chinese market. He described the initiative as a demonstration of China’s support for Africa’s economic transformation and industrial development ambitions.
“When we look at the policies of the Chinese government allowing African countries tariff-free access to export products into China, it clearly shows how much China values and supports Africa,” he said.
Mr. Debrah also used the occasion to reiterate the Mahama administration’s industrialisation agenda, stressing that government remains focused on value addition, manufacturing expansion and strengthening Ghana’s productive base.
He stated that the long-term objective is to position Ghana as the industrial hub of West Africa by creating an enabling environment for production, exports and investment growth.
“President Mahama’s vision is to make Ghana the industrial home of West Africa,” he added.
The Chief of Staff noted that the engagement formed part of a broader diplomatic and economic outreach strategy by government aimed at strengthening ties with international communities resident in Ghana and attracting greater foreign direct investment into strategic sectors of the economy.
Analysts say Ghana’s deepening engagement with China continues to play a central role in infrastructure financing, trade expansion and industrial cooperation, even as the country seeks to balance external partnerships with its domestic development priorities.
