Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has assured that his new administration will commence engagement with China ”on technical cooperation issues and how Ghana can continue to benefit from the FOCAC disbursement and the Belt and Road Initiative.”
Mr. Mahama made this comment when the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa paid him a courtesy call on Friday 13th December, 2024 to formally convey a congratulatory message from President Xi Jinping.
The Chinese leader congratulated Mr Mahama on his victory in last Saturday’s general election and assured him of his country’s continuous support for Ghana.
”I received a courtesy call from the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, to deliver a congratulatory message from President Xi Jinping.
”Relations between our two countries have been defined over the years by cooperation since the period of our first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
”We know that Sino-Hydro is financing various projects. Unfortunately, the debt default has affected Ghana’s credit rating. By stabilising the currency, we will work to restore the economy, boost economic growth, and bring down inflation.
”Ghana needs to work even closer with its partners, including China. Once we complete the transition, we’ll begin engaging with China on technical cooperation issues and how Ghana can continue to benefit from the FOCAC disbursement and the Belt and Road Initiative.” Mahama concluded.
It is believed that Mr Mahama’s experience in governance, having served as president from 2012 to 2017, would enable him to navigate the complex relationship between Ghana and its international partners.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
