President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Singapore for a three-day State Visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and unlocking new avenues for trade, investment, and innovation between Ghana and Southeast Asia.
The visit, which commenced this afternoon (morning in Ghana), will feature high-level engagements with Singapore’s President, H.E. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and Prime Minister, The Hon. Lawrence Wong. President Mahama is expected to lead discussions on expanding partnerships in education, science and technology, urban development, agribusiness, and the digital economy.
A key highlight of the visit will be his keynote address at the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum (ASBF), where he will also headline a Ghana-focused Investment and Business Forum. The event will convene public- and private-sector leaders to explore strategic opportunities for collaboration and enterprise.
Speaking on arrival, President Mahama emphasized the shared values between Ghana and Singapore, stating:
“Ghana and Singapore share a forward-looking outlook anchored in innovation, skills, and enterprise. This visit will translate our shared values into practical cooperation bringing Singaporean investment and know-how into Ghana’s priority sectors while opening new pathways for Ghanaian businesses across Southeast Asia.”
The President is accompanied by a high-level delegation including Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs; Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Advisor and Special Aide to the President; Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (MP), Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry; and Haruna Iddrisu (MP), Minister for Education.
Also part of the delegation are Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP), Presidential Spokesperson and Minister of State for Government Communications; Simon Madjie, Chief Executive of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre; and Francis Kwarteng Arthur, Chief Executive of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority.
The visit is expected to strengthen Ghana’s global partnerships and position the country as a gateway for investment and innovation in West Africa.
