President John Dramani Mahama and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have met on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, to discuss the growing partnership between their two countries and pave the way for deeper economic cooperation.
According to a readout from the Canadian Prime Minister's Office, the two leaders highlighted the strengthening bilateral relationship, evidenced by a 50 per cent increase in bilateral merchandise trade and a 35 per cent increase in Canadian exports to Ghana last year.
To build on this momentum, President Mahama and Prime Minister Carney welcomed the recent signing of a Letter of Intent that will guide work toward a broader Canada-Ghana economic cooperation framework.
Once in effect, the framework would support new commercial opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses, including in sectors such as renewable energy, mining, critical minerals, and infrastructure development.
During the meeting, the leaders also exchanged views on their respective efforts to build resilient economies and agreed to remain in close contact as the two nations continue to strengthen their diplomatic and commercial ties.
