President Mahama’s Reset Agenda Strengthens Ties with China
Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reiterated the government’s determination to enhance economic cooperation with China as part of efforts to accelerate industrial growth and investment under President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda.
Speaking at the Ghana–China Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing on Tuesday, 14th October, 2025, during President Mahama’s state visit to the People’s Republic of China, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare described China as a strategic ally in Ghana’s economic transformation journey.
She noted that Ghana’s economy continues to experience renewed momentum and transformative progress, driven by President Mahama’s visionary leadership. The “Resetting Ghana” agenda, she explained, reflects government’s ambition to reposition the country as one of Africa’s most competitive and investor-friendly destinations.
According to the Minister, the recent realignment of the Ministry of Trade and Industry to include Agribusiness demonstrates government’s focus on strengthening local raw material production, promoting value addition, and attracting investments into strategic industries.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare emphasized that Ghana’s partnership with China has been founded on mutual trust, shared prosperity, and cooperation across key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and industrial development.
She commended the contribution of leading Chinese companies operating in Ghana, including GreenHouse Group, Sentuo Group, Zonda Tec Ghana, and Sunda International, whose subsidiaries—Softcare and Twyford—continue to expand their presence in the country.
She further revealed that Sunda International’s Softcare sub-brand has initiated the process of listing on the Hong Kong Capital Market, demonstrating investor confidence in Ghana’s business environment.
The Minister also applauded Madam Yang Yang, CEO of Zonda Tec Ghana, describing her as a shining example of women’s leadership and the potential of Sino-African collaboration.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare welcomed China’s recent zero-tariff treatment for 100 per cent of tariff lines from African countries, noting that the gesture creates significant export opportunities for Ghanaian products in the Chinese market.
She assured potential investors that Ghana is building a transparent and competitive investment climate with strong investor support systems, including improved aftercare and grievance mechanisms to protect and promote foreign businesses.
Highlighting Ghana’s strategic market position, the Minister noted that the country offers access not only to its growing domestic market but also to the over 400 million consumers in the ECOWAS region and the $3.4 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
She concluded by inviting Chinese investors to partner with Ghana in advancing industrialization, skills development, and technology transfer. “Ghana is ready to host your businesses, facilitate your success, and partner with you in resetting our nation creating industries, jobs, and prosperity that will endure,” she said.
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