Your Excellency President John Mahama,
Delegates from both countries
Friends from the media,
Namaskar!
After a long gap of three decades, an Indian Prime Minister is visiting Ghana.
It is a matter of great pride for me to have got this opportunity.
"अय्य मे अनेजे से मेवोहा”
I am deeply grateful for the warmth and respect with which we have been welcomed in Ghana.
It is a matter of great honour for me that the President himself came to the airport to receive me.
President Mahama was elected as the President for the second time in the general elections of December 2024. I once again congratulate him on his glorious victory.
This victory symbolises the deep confidence that the people of Ghana have in his vision and leadership.
Friends,
At the heart of the friendship between India and Ghana lie our shared beliefs, struggles, and a shared dream for an inclusive future.
The freedom struggle of our countries has inspired many others.
Even today, Ghana’s vibrant democracy serves as a "Beacon of Hope” in West Africa.
Today, the President and I have decided to elevate our bilateral relationship into a "Comprehensive Partnership”.
In Ghana’s journey of nation building, India is not just a supporter, but also a fellow traveller.
The Grand Jubilee House, the Foreign Services Institute, Komenda Sugar Factory, India-Ghana Kofi Annan ICT Centre, and the Tema Mpakadan Railway Line - they’re not just bricks and mortar, but a symbol of our partnership.
Our bilateral trade has crossed USD 3 billion.
Indian companies have invested approximately USD 2 billion across approximately 900 projects.
Today, we’ve set a target to double our bilateral trade over the next five years.
In the area of FinTech, India is ready to share its experience of the UPI Digital Payment with Ghana.
Friends,
Development Partnership is a key pillar of our partnership.
We assure India’s complete support and cooperation towards President Mahama’s efforts of ‘economic restructuring’.
Today, we have decided to double the ITEC and ICCR scholarships for Ghana.
Work will be initiated to establish a Skill Development Centre for the vocational education of the youth.
In the area of agriculture, it will be our pleasure to lend support towards President Mahama’s "Feed Ghana” program.
India is proposing to provide affordable healthcare and reliable care to the citizens of Ghana through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
We’ve discussed cooperation in vaccine production.
In the area of Defence and Security, we will move forward with the mantra of "Security through Stability”
Cooperation will be extended in areas such as training of Armed Forces, Maritime Security, Defence Supplies and Cyber Security.
Indian companies shall cooperate in the exploration and mining of critical minerals.
India and Ghana are already cooperating on platforms like the International Solar Alliance and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
To support and promote Ghana’s efforts in renewable energy, especially in clean cooking gas, we have invited them into the Global Biofuels Alliance.
Friends,
We’re both members of the Global South, and are fully committed towards its priorities.
We thank Ghana for their active participation in the Voice of Global South Summit.
It’s a matter of pride for India that the African Union received its permanent membership in the G20 during our G20 presidency.
We also held discussions on regional and international issues, including the Sahel region. We are united in our view that terrorism is the enemy of humanity.
We express our sincere gratitude to Ghana for its cooperation in our fight against terrorism.
In this context, we have decided to further strengthen our cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. Our perspectives on UN reforms are also closely aligned.
We both have expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Europe. We firmly believe that this is not an era of war.
Issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
Friends,
The Indian community in Ghana represents a vital link in our people-to-people relations.
For many years, Indian teachers, doctors, and engineers have been serving in Ghana.
The Indian community is also making a positive contribution to Ghana's economic and social progress. I’m looking forward to meeting with members of the Indian community tomorrow.
Hon’ble President,
You’re a close friend to India. You’re well acquainted with India.
I warmly invite you to visit India. I trust that you will provide us the opportunity to welcome you.
Once again, I express my immense gratitude to you, the government and the people of Ghana for your warm hospitality.
Thank you very much.
घाना में जिस आत्मीयता, गर्मजोशी और सम्मान से हमारा स्वागत हुआ है उसके लिए मैं हार्दिक आभारी हूँ।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2025
राष्ट्रपति जी स्वयं एयरपोर्ट आए, यह मेरे लिए बहुत बड़े सम्मान की बात है: PM @narendramodi
भारत-घाना मित्रता के केंद्र में हमारे साझे मूल्य, संघर्ष और समावेशी भविष्य को लेकर साझे सपने हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2025
हमारे देशों के freedom struggle ने बहुत से अन्य देशों को प्रेरित किया।
आज भी, पश्चिम अफ्रीका में, घाना एक जीवंत लोकतंत्र के रूप में अन्य देशों के लिए “Beacon of Hope” है: PM…
आज राष्ट्रपति जी और मैंने हमारी द्विपक्षीय साझेदारी को “Comprehensive Partnership” का रूप देने का निर्णय लिया है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2025
घाना के राष्ट्र-निर्माण की इस यात्रा में भारत केवल एक सहयोगी नहीं, बल्कि एक सह-यात्री है: PM @narendramodi
आज हमने घाना के लिए ITEC और ICCR scholarships को दोगुना करने का निर्णय लिया है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2025
युवाओं के Vocational एजुकेशन के लिए, एक Skill Development Centre की स्थापना के लिए काम किया जाएगा।
कृषि क्षेत्र में, राष्ट्रपति महामा जी के “Feed Ghana” प्रोग्राम में सहयोग करने में हमें खुशी होगी:…
जन औषधि केंद्र के माध्यम से भारत घाना के नागरिकों को “Affordable healthcare, reliable care” देने का प्रस्ताव रखता है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2025
Vaccine Production में सहयोग के लिए हमने
विचार-विमर्श किया: PM @narendramodi
रक्षा और सुरक्षा क्षेत्र में हम “Security through Solidarity” के मंत्र को लेकर आगे बढ़ेंगे।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2025
सशस्त्र बलों की training, maritime security, defence supply और cyber security जैसे क्षेत्रों में सहयोग को बढ़ाया जाएगा: PM @narendramodi
भारत के लिए यह गर्व की बात है कि हमारी G20 अध्यक्षता में African Union को G20 की स्थायी सदस्यता मिली: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2025
आतंकवाद के ख़िलाफ़ हमारी लड़ाई में सहयोग के लिए हम घाना का आभार प्रकट करते हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2025
इस संदर्भ में, हमने counter-terrorism में आपसी सहयोग को और मजबूत करने का निर्णय लिया है।
UN reforms को लेकर हमारा दृष्टिकोण एक जैसा है: PM @narendramodi
