The UK reaffirmed its determination to strengthen trade, investment and economic transformation in Ghana at the 9th UK-Ghana Business Council held in Accra on 31 January.
The council, co-chaired by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell, agreed on concrete actions to accelerate trade and investment expansion to bring about mutual prosperity for both countries.
Andrew Mitchell MP, Minister for Development and Africa, said:
“Today, we are announcing the success of our new partnership in the automotive sector, the mobilization of climate finance and, of course, our new green cities and infrastructure program which will further our exciting ambitions for our relationship on science, technology and innovation. Celebrate success.”
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“This is a testament to the enduring friendship between our two countries. Our collaborative efforts over the past five years have set the tone for shared economic prosperity, innovation and growth.
“I look forward to our commitment to continuing to create opportunities for both countries.”
In a meeting with Minister for Food and Rural Affairs Brian Acheampong, the Minister recognized the importance of the £5 million multilateral ODA-funded bilateral technical partnership on animal health between the UK and African countries, including Ghana.
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The project will strengthen terrestrial and aquatic animal health systems to better prevent, detect and respond to disease outbreaks, increase agricultural sector productivity and resilience, and reduce preventable deaths in vulnerable communities. The aim is to work towards eliminating the
To date, more than 228 communities in Ghana have benefited from this project.
The Prime Minister also expressed the UK’s continued support and commitment to Ghana’s economic recovery and discussed progress on the IMF program in a meeting with Deputy Minister of Finance John Ampontua Kuma.
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Andrew Mitchell also used the opportunity to discuss with President Nasheed the priorities of the Climate Fragility Forum and how the UK, as Chair, can support Ghana.
In addition to his engagement with the Deputy Minister of Finance, Andrew Mitchell also met with the Minister of National Security, Albert Kandapaa.
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Both parties discussed regional security trends, including the situation in Niger, Ghana’s role in bilateral and multilateral responses through ECOWAS, and the Accra Initiative in light of the 3rd Security Dialogue held recently in Accra. Discussed.
Minister Mitchell also spoke with MPs on both sides of the political divide and used the opportunity to express the value the UK Government places on Ghana’s democracy and the importance of free, fair and peaceful elections. did.
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