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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Wetin hapun as India Prime Minister Narendra Modi make historic visit to Ghana
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi say im kontri dey try to deepen ties wit Africa and ensure shared growth and prosperity, as im start a tour of five kontris. Di PM wen im visit Ghana, sign plenty agreements wit di kontri President John Dramani Mahama wia dey aim to make trade and business better. Im describe India-Ghana relationship say "e don sweet pass sugarloaf pineapple." President Mahama bin announce during one press conference say dem bin sign healthcare agreement to "promote traditional medicinal education, training and research." Im also tok say dem sign oda agreement to promote cultural exchange wit anoda one to "enhance quality of di trade between di two kontris." Di one wey pipo sabi say na ogbonge agreement na di one wey India go support Ghana to build vaccine manufacturing and production hub. President Mahama tok say "dis agreement wey we don sign go help our dreams and push our aspirations for cooperation across di economy like agriculture, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure development and security." Ghana and India bin get relationship since Ghana im first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah bin take inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi wen im form non-violent movement wey fight for independence for India from di British for 1947. Ghana also bin gain her independence ten years afta India for 1957. Since den, both countries don dey make dia relationship strong; na so dem get vibrant Indian community of more dan 15,000 pipo for Ghana. Out of dis number, 3,000 dey hold Ghana nationality. Plenty businesses wey India pipo dey run for Ghana dey employ many young pipo, na so goment say make more companies enta di kontri to do business. PM Modi for one address for di Ghana parliament tok say "India go waka shoulder to shoulder wit Ghana as committed partner for dis journey." India bin dey support Ghana since - for 2008, dem bin give Ghana moni through di exim bank to build di presidential candidate palace at di time Ghana bin dey celebrate 50 years of independence. Dis $135m project now be di kontris seat of goment. For 2021, Ghana na one of 150 kontris wey India bin support wit AstraZeneca vaccines during di Covid 19 pandemic. For November last year, Ghana goment bin commission one 97.7km Tema-Mpakadan railway line wia dem construct wit $447m India export-import bank credit facility. Prime Minister Modi explain say dis projects don dey show India im commitment to Africa. "We don dey spread our diplomatic presence to 46 countries across Africa wia we don support ova 200 projects for di continent to boost connectivity and industry." Im add say India go support Africa development framework agenda 2063 to make sure say di continent get bright future. "Di goals of Africa na our priority, we dey hope to grow togeda as equal." Indian dey try to soon become di third largest economy for di world, according to di PM. "India na tech and innovation hub, wia pipo don recognise us as di pharmacy of di world, wia we also bin get women wey dey do ogbonge tins for science, aviation and sports." "Di pipo of India don tok say dem go make di kontri become developed kontri by 2047, di time wia we go celebrate 100 years of independence." PM Modi go continue im 5-nation tour to Namibia, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina and Brazil wia im go attend di Brics summit between 5-8 July. Ghana President John Mahama carry di country ogbonge award take celebrate di India PM. Dis na 'di officer of di order of di star of Ghana', one award wey dey recognise pesin wey don do many many tins to contribute to di country or di world. During im two-day visit for Ghana, PM Modi bin visit di tomb of Ghana first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah, wia im lay wreath for im graveside.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Prime Minister addresses the Parliament of Ghana
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a special session of the Parliament of Ghana today, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. The session, convened by the Speaker of Parliament, Hon'ble Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, was attended by Members of Parliament, Government officials and distinguished guests from both the nations. The address marked a significant moment in India-Ghana relations, reflecting the mutual respect and shared democratic values that unite the two countries. 2. In his address, Prime Minister highlighted the historical bonds between India and Ghana, forged through shared struggles for independence and a common commitment to democracy and inclusive development. He expressed gratitude to the President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama and the Ghanaian people for the National Honour conferred upon him, calling it a symbol of enduring friendship. Drawing on the contributions of the great Ghanaian leader - Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, he emphasized that the ideals of unity, peace, and justice are the foundation of strong and lasting partnerships. 3. Quoting Dr. Nkrumah, who once said – "The forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart' and who laid great stress on the long-term impact of building democratic institutions, Prime Minister underscored the importance of nurturing democratic values. Noting that India as a Mother of Democracy had embraced democratic ethos as part of its culture, Prime Minister highlighted the deep and vibrant roots of democracy in India. He pointed to India's diversity and democratic strength as a testament to the power of unity in diversity, a value echoed in Ghana's own democratic journey. He also highlighted the pressing global challenges such as climate change, terrorism, pandemics, and cyber threats and called for a collective Global South voice in global governance. In this context, he underlined the inclusion of African Union as a permanent member of G20 during India's presidency. 4. Prime Minister lauded Ghana's vibrant parliamentary system and expressed satisfaction at the growing exchanges between the legislatures of both countries. In this context, he welcomed the establishment of the Ghana-India Parliamentary Friendship Society. Expressing the resolve of the people of India to make the country a developed nation by 2047, Prime Minister noted that India would stand shoulder to shoulder with Ghana in its pursuit of progress and prosperity. 5. Full address of Prime Minister may be seen here. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Prime Minister pays tribute at Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra, Ghana, and paid tribute to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's founding President and a revered leader of the African independence movement. He was accompanied by the Vice President of Ghana, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang. Prime Minister laid a floral wreath and observed a moment of silence in honour of Dr. Nkrumah's lasting contributions to freedom, unity, and social justice. 2. The tribute paid by Prime Minister reflects India's deep respect for Ghana's rich history and reaffirms the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India.
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Indian PM Modi receives Ghana's highest state honour, "Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana"
Accra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) conferred the national honour of Ghana, Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, by its President, John Dramani Mahama, in recognition of his "distinguished" statesmanship and influential global leadership, Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement. Accepting the award on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, Prime Minister dedicated the honour to the aspirations of the youth of India, its cultural traditions and diversity, and to the historical ties between Ghana and India. PM Modi also thanked the people and government of Ghana for this special gesture. Noting that the shared democratic values and traditions of the two countries would continue to nurture the partnership, the Prime Minister stated that the award further deepens the friendship between the two countries and places new responsibility on him to embrace and advance bilateral ties. Prime Minister affirmed he was confident that his historic State Visit to Ghana would impart a new momentum to India-Ghana ties, the MEA statement added. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India will establish a Skill Development Centre to train youth and support Ghana's 'Feed Ghana' programme as part of a broader plan to strengthen ties between the two countries. During a joint press briefing with Ghanaian President John Mahama, PM Modi said India would expand cooperation with Ghana in key sectors including agriculture, education, defence, healthcare and digital payments. "Today, we have decided to double the ITEC and ICCR scholarships for Ghana. Work will be done to establish a Skill Development Centre for vocational education of youth," PM Modi said. "In the agricultural sector, we would be happy to cooperate with President Mahama's 'Feed Ghana' programme. Through Jan Aushadhi Kendra, India proposes to provide 'affordable healthcare, reliable care' to the citizens of Ghana. We discussed cooperation in vaccine production," he added. The Prime Minister also said that India plans to double trade with Ghana within the next five years and offer its digital payments system, Bharat UPI, to boost financial connectivity. The Prime Minister also said that India plans to double trade with Ghana within the next five years and offer its digital payments system, Bharat UPI, to boost financial connectivity. President Mahama earlier in the day welcomed the Indian Prime Minister and said the visit reflected the long-standing friendship between the countries. "This visit is a testament to the deep-rooted historical ties between Ghana and India founded on the visionary leadership of Ghana's first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and India's former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, as well as the ever-growing bonds of friendship and cooperation that exist between our two sisterly countries for the mutual benefit of our people," he said. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in over 30 years. The trip is expected to deepen the India-Ghana partnership and signal New Delhi's continued engagement with Africa and the Global South.
Arab News
3 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
India's Modi visits Ghana en route to BRICS summit
ACCRA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana on Wednesday, the first Indian leader to visit the cocoa-rich country in three decades as the Asian nation competes with China and Russia for economic influence in Africa. A military guard, as well as traditional Ghanaian drummers and dancers performing in colorful kente outfits, welcomed Modi at the airport as he arrived to hold bilateral trade and cooperation talks with Ghana's President John Mahama, who has been in power since January. Modi is also due to address the Ghanaian parliament in the capital, Accra, and meet members of the Indian community in the largest gold-producing country in Africa. Accra is the first stop in a tour that will take the Indian premier to Caribbean and South American countries. India, the world's most populous country, has close ties with Russia but is often in rivalry with China — two powers vying for more influence in Africa. Last month, the Indian leader attended the G7 summit in Canada, acting as a 'bridge' between various players on the international scene, his foreign minister told AFP. In a statement before his departure, Modi said Ghana was 'a valued partner in the Global South,' praising its role in regional blocs including the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States. Mahama, wearing a striped hat with Ghana's national colors of red, yellow and green, greeted the prime minister at the airport Wednesday and walked him down a red carpet laid out in front of his plane. Modi will remain in Accra until midday on Thursday, before flying to Trinidad and Tobago, then on to Argentina and Brazil. He will attend a summit of the BRICS group of emerging economies in Rio de Janeiro on July 6 and 7. Before returning to India, he will also stop in Namibia, a southern Africa country which in March elected its first woman president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. India is one of Ghana's main trading partners and is the leading destination for Ghanaian exports, primarily due to Indian gold imports. According to the Indian foreign ministry, bilateral trade between the two countries reached $3.1 billion in 2024-2025. Ghana's main exports to India include gold, cocoa, cashew nuts and timber, while India exports pharmaceuticals, agricultural machinery, transport vehicles, electrical equipment, plastics, iron and steel and alcoholic beverages. The last time an Indian prime minister visited Ghana was in 1995. India says there are around 15,000 Indians living in Ghana, some of whom have been in the country since its independence nearly 70 years ago.
