President John Dramani Mahama has engaged in bilateral discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as part of his participation in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women.
The talks, which coincided with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ghana and China, centered on enhancing political and economic cooperation between the two countries.
President Xi reaffirmed China’s dedication to strengthening its partnership with Ghana, noting that both nations should collaborate to advance shared interests and foster development.
According to him, China is ready to work with Ghana to promote the upgrading of cooperation in various fields and make greater contributions to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.
He underscored the importance of implementing the outcomes of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and exploring new areas of collaboration in mining, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and fisheries.
Xi further indicated that China would assist Ghana in converting its natural resource wealth into sustainable development and expressed hope that Ghana would soon benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries.
President Mahama, in his remarks, congratulated China on the successful hosting of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, describing the event as “of great significance” and a testament to China’s leadership in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide.
He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the One-China policy and expressed optimism about strengthening cooperation in key sectors.
President Mahama also emphasized Ghana’s support for multilateralism and reforms in global governance, pledging to back initiatives that promote fairness and justice in international relations.
The meeting reaffirmed the enduring relationship between Ghana and China, with both leaders expressing confidence in a stronger, more dynamic, and mutually beneficial partnership in the years ahead.
Source : Adomonline