Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has assured his country’s commitment to deepening economic and trade relations with Ghana following a phone call with President John Dramani Mahama.
A statement from Egypt’s presidency on February 3, 2025, said President El-Sisi congratulated President Mahama on his re-election and expressed Egypt’s readiness to strengthen bilateral ties.
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Presidential Spokesperson Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy noted that President El-Sisi emphasized the strong historical and political ties between the two nations and reaffirmed his administration’s desire to expand cooperation.
“Egypt is committed to cultivating closer bilateral relations and promoting them toward broader horizons during President Mahama’s tenure, in alignment with the distinguished relations between the two countries and their brotherly peoples, as well as Ghana’s esteemed position among the Egyptian people,” the statement read.
Both leaders stressed the need to enhance economic and trade partnerships to reflect their long-standing diplomatic relations. President El-Sisi highlighted the interest of Egyptian companies in investing in Ghana, citing their contributions to Ghana’s development in various sectors.
President Mahama, in response, expressed gratitude for the gesture and acknowledged Egypt’s continued support in Ghana’s development and capacity-building efforts. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and collaborating with Egypt on African continental issues.
Both Presidents pledged to enhance cooperation for mutual economic growth and development, ensuring that Egypt-Ghana relations continue to flourish.
