Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has engaged with diplomatic representatives from the United Kingdom and China to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties. These talks prioritized attracting foreign direct investment, expanding manufacturing, and enhancing economic cooperation with the two global partners.
Meeting first with the UK High Commissioner, H.E. Christian Rogg, the discussions focused on preparations for the forthcoming Ghana–UK Investment Summit in London, set for early June 2026. Themed “The Reset Agenda: Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity,” the summit aims to encourage partnerships in trade, infrastructure, finance, and investment. President John Dramani Mahama and various government and business leaders will attend to foster renewed investor engagement.
The Minister underscored the UK’s pivotal role as one of Ghana’s top trading partners and urged British firms to invest directly in Ghana’s manufacturing sector rather than relying on imports. Aligning with this vision, the government announced plans to establish three garment factories by the end of 2026 to promote job creation and industrial expansion. The summit will include private sector dialogues and bilateral meetings expected to yield new agreements strengthening economic links.
In a separate engagement, Ofosu-Adjare welcomed the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Cong Song, who highlighted the ongoing implementation of the China-Ghana zero-tariff agreement designed to ease market access for Ghanaian exports. The ambassador also extended an invitation to the Minister to participate in the Shanghai Import and Export Exhibition in November 2026, which offers Ghanaian businesses expanded entry to Chinese and international markets.
During their meeting, the Minister reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to enhancing trade and industrial collaboration with China. She assured the ambassador that the government would work proactively to maximize the benefits of the zero-tariff accord, aiming to stimulate trade flows and investment opportunities between the two nations.