President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama and Emmerson Mnangagwa President of Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties following the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across key sectors.
The agreements were concluded during President Mnangagwa’s State Visit to Ghana and cover areas including political and diplomatic consultations, energy, health, tourism, sports, trade and investment, cultural cooperation, and foreign service training.
Both countries also adopted the agreed minutes of the inaugural session of the Ghana-Zimbabwe Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC), alongside private sector partnership initiatives aimed at boosting economic collaboration.
Speaking at the close of bilateral talks, President Mahama described the visit as productive and forward-looking, noting that it reaffirmed the longstanding bonds of friendship and shared history between the two countries.
He said the engagements had created a clear roadmap and renewed momentum to elevate cooperation to a higher strategic level.
Mahama emphasized the need to translate policy commitments into tangible outcomes through expanded trade, targeted investments, and stronger private sector participation.
He also highlighted the importance of strengthening institutional frameworks, particularly the PJCC, to ensure effective implementation of the agreements.
On continental and global matters, both leaders reiterated their commitment to Pan-Africanism and coordinated engagement within the African Union and the United Nations, stressing the importance of advancing shared interests in a changing global landscape.
President Mnangagwa, in his remarks, described the visit as a step toward elevating bilateral relations and commended the constructive discussions held. He called for swift implementation of the agreements, urging ministers and officials to move beyond dialogue to action.
He noted that the success of the MoUs would ultimately be measured by their impact on citizens and emphasized the role of private sector collaboration. He also acknowledged institutions such as the Ghana Export Promotion Authority and ZimTrade in promoting business-to-business engagement.
Both leaders expressed optimism that the strengthened partnership would drive economic transformation, enhance trade and investment, and deliver measurable benefits for their respective populations, while reinforcing shared values of sovereignty, justice, and African unity.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
