Ghana seeks wider development partnerships through BRICS – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to broadening its international development partnerships through its application for partnership with the BRICS group of emerging economies, describing the move as part of efforts to expand opportunities for trade, investment and industrialisation.
He said the decision reflects Ghana’s determination to deepen South-South cooperation while creating new avenues to support the country’s development priorities.
President Mahama made the remarks during the commissioning of four ambassadors-designate, where he outlined the government’s expectations for Ghana’s diplomatic missions and urged the envoys to advance the country’s economic and strategic interests.
“Ghana’s decision to apply for partnership with the BRICS countries reflects our determination to broaden our development partnerships and deepen South-South cooperation,” he said.
He tasked the ambassadors to clearly explain Ghana’s approach to international partnerships and use their diplomatic engagements to attract investments, facilitate market access and promote industrialisation and local value addition.
The President stressed that Ghana’s pursuit of wider partnerships would not come at the expense of its longstanding relationships with traditional partners, but would complement existing cooperation while opening up additional opportunities for national development.
He further urged the envoys to align their work with the government’s Reset Agenda, including the 24-hour economy policy and the Big Push infrastructure programme, which he said were central to restoring macroeconomic stability, sustaining economic growth and creating decent jobs.
President Mahama also called on the ambassadors to identify investors whose interests align with Ghana’s development priorities, support Ghanaian businesses seeking to enter foreign markets and establish partnerships that facilitate skills development, research and technology transfer.
He said the success of Ghana’s economic diplomacy would be measured by the tangible benefits it delivers to citizens, particularly through investment, employment opportunities and the development of productive industries.
The President urged the envoys to work within the government’s foreign policy framework, maintain close coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and demonstrate professionalism and accountability in the discharge of their duties.
He also charged them to protect Ghana’s national interests and contribute to a fairer international order through peaceful cooperation and respect for international law.
Ambassadors-designate appointed by President John Dramani Mahama have pledged to mobilise investments and strengthen international partnerships to support the government’s development agenda.
They said they were committed to working with Ghana’s partners in their respective countries of accreditation to attract investments that would contribute to the successful implementation of key government programmes, including the Big Push infrastructure programme and the 24-hour economy policy.
The Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Angola, Her Excellency Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo, gave the assurance during a commissioning ceremony, where she pledged to serve Ghana with dedication, selflessness and integrity.
She said the ambassadors-designate regarded their appointments not merely as positions of honour but as a responsibility to support the government in implementing its agenda to reset the country.
The four ambassador-designates commissioned are Nana Antwiwaa Dodoo, to the Republic of Angola; Louis Kwame Obeng, to the State of Qatar; and Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable, to the State of Israel.
Jedidiah Reuben Adogla was commissioned as Permanent Representative-Designate to Switzerland.
