Ghana‘s President John Dramani Mahama and visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier have committed to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and developmental cooperation between their two countries after high-level bilateral talks in Accra.
During a joint press briefing at the Presidency, President Mahama described the discussions as productive and reflective of the “strong bonds of friendship” grounded in shared democratic values, respect for human rights, and a common pursuit of peace and sustainable development.
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President Steinmeier, who is on a three-day state visit to Ghana, reviewed Ghana-Germany relations with his host, noting the two nations’ long and constructive history since the establishment of formal diplomatic ties in 1957.
President Mahama lauded Germany’s longstanding support to Ghana in health, education, vocational training, renewable energy, governance, and peacekeeping—interventions he said continue to bolster youth empowerment and institutional development.
He also briefed President Steinmeier on Ghana’s economic reforms under the “Resetting Ghana” agenda, aimed at restoring stability, fighting corruption, improving public financial management, and rebuilding investor confidence.
The talks highlighted new areas of collaboration, including:
- Renewable energy and green industrialisation
- Digital transformation
- Skills training and TVET development
- Labour mobility agreements to create structured employment pathways for young Ghanaian professionals in Germany
- Support for AfCFTA, positioning Ghana as a gateway for German investment into Africa‘s 1.3 billion-person market
President Steinmeier reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to regional security and pledged continued support for the Accra Initiative, which works to prevent terrorism spillover from the Sahel and combat organised crime across member states.
