Ghana and India have pledged to broaden their partnership in critical areas of development, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals and digital technology, with particular attention to artificial intelligence and robotics.
The renewed commitment emerged during a meeting in the capital city of Ghana, Accra, on Tuesday between the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and India’s High Commissioner-designate to Ghana, Surinder Bhagat, when the diplomat presented his Open Letters ahead of officially assuming his duties.
During the engagement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to its long-standing relationship with India and stressed the importance of expanding cooperation in sectors capable of accelerating innovation and economic progress.
He identified agribusiness, medicine manufacturing and information and communication technology as areas with strong potential for deeper collaboration, noting that emerging technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence should form a central part of future engagements.
According to the minister, stronger partnerships in these fields could enhance technological capacity, create opportunities for skills development, stimulate innovation and contribute to sustainable economic advancement for both nations.
Mr Bhagat, in response, expressed appreciation for the reception accorded him and reiterated India’s readiness to strengthen its enduring friendship with Ghana.
He indicated that his diplomatic mission would prioritise increased cooperation in agriculture and other strategic industries while working closely with the Ghanaian government to promote the common interests of both countries.
Mr Ablakwa also conveyed his best wishes to the High Commissioner-designate and assured him of the ministry’s support as he begins his assignment in Ghana.
The discussions highlighted the shared determination of Ghana and India to expand collaboration in priority sectors as part of efforts to promote industrialisation, innovation and long-term economic growth.
By: Magdalene Agyeiwaa Sarpong