Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Accra last night on a State Visit to Ghana. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome by President John Dramani Mahama, including a guard of honour and 21-gun salute at the airport. Later, the leaders met in restricted and delegation-level talks. In his joint press statement following the talks, Mr Modi announced that they have decided to give India-Ghana partnership the form of a Comprehensive Partnership.
Pm Modi said, President and I have agreed to elevate our bilateral relationship to the level of a ‘Comprehensive Partnership.’ India is more than just a partner; it stands as a co-traveller in Ghana’s journey toward nation-building.”
Both sides discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, digital technology, capacity building, infrastructure, and people-to-people ties. They welcomed growing bilateral trade and Indian investments in Ghana, and also spoke of defence and security cooperation.
Mr. Modi said, “In the defence and security sector, we will move forward with the guiding principle of ‘Security through Solidarity.’ Collaboration will be strengthened in key areas such as armed forces training, maritime security, defence supply chains, and cybersecurity.”
They committed to deepen development partnership through India-supported infrastructure and capacity-building projects, offering expertise in health, pharma, UPI, and skill development. The two leaders also discussed UN reforms and agreed on stronger global counter-terrorism cooperation.
Following the talks, four MoUs in culture, standards, Ayurveda and traditional medicine, and a joint commission mechanism were exchanged.
Later, at a State Banquet hosted by President Mahama, the Prime Minister received the national honour of Ghana – Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana – by the President of Ghana, John Mahama in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership.
