Accra, Ghana – June 2026 – President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations, expanding international partnerships, and accelerating economic transformation through technology, education, agriculture, and innovation.
Speaking during the presentation of credentials by newly accredited ambassadors to Ghana, President Mahama emphasized the importance of cooperation in key sectors including agriculture, fisheries, education, digital technology, artificial intelligence, tourism, trade, healthcare, and energy.
The President noted that Ghana is actively pursuing ambitious programs aimed at empowering young people and preparing the country for the future digital economy. He highlighted initiatives such as the One Million Coders Programme and the Girls in ICT Programme, which are designed to equip the youth with critical digital and technological skills.
“We are particularly interested in expanding partnerships in data technology and artificial intelligence as we pursue ambitious programmes that will create opportunities for our young people and strengthen Ghana’s competitiveness in the global economy,” President Mahama stated.
President Mahama paid special tribute to the longstanding relationship between Ghana and Tanzania, describing the bond as one rooted in the visionary leadership of Ghana’s founding President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and Tanzania’s founding leader, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere.
According to the President, the shared commitment of both nations to Pan-Africanism continues to inspire new generations of Africans and serves as a foundation for stronger cooperation.
He expressed appreciation for Tanzania’s support in educational exchanges, including Swahili language training initiatives, and called for deeper collaboration in agriculture, trade, energy, tourism, education, and cultural exchange.
President Mahama reiterated that his administration is implementing a broad economic transformation agenda focused on creating sustainable jobs, expanding opportunities for young people, and building a resilient economy.
Key initiatives include the government’s 24-Hour Economy Programme, industrialization efforts, agricultural modernization, energy sector reforms, and investment promotion policies aimed at attracting local and foreign investors.
The President encouraged businesses from partner countries to explore investment opportunities in Ghana, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure development, logistics, tourism, healthcare, education, and technology.
He emphasized that Ghana offers strategic access to the African market through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), whose Secretariat is hosted in Accra.
President Mahama also addressed global challenges including climate change, terrorism, insecurity, cyber threats, food security concerns, illegal migration, and economic instability.
He stressed that these challenges require collective action and stronger international cooperation among nations, regional organizations, and global institutions.
Ghana, he said, remains committed to working with ECOWAS, the African Union, the United Nations, and other international partners to promote peace, democracy, security, and sustainable development across Africa and beyond.
The President further called for reforms that would make global governance systems more representative, inclusive, and responsive to contemporary realities.
President Mahama concluded by congratulating the newly accredited ambassadors and assuring them of the full support of the Government of Ghana throughout their diplomatic assignments.
He described diplomacy as a vital tool for building bridges between nations, promoting mutual understanding, creating economic opportunities, and fostering shared prosperity.
The President expressed confidence that the ambassadors’ tenure in Ghana would contribute significantly to strengthening bilateral relations and delivering tangible benefits for the peoples of their respective countries and Ghana.