Prime Minister Narendra Modi was personally obtained by Ghana President John Mahama.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a heat welcome from the Indian diaspora on Wednesday on the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.(DPR PMO )
The Indian Prime Minister was personally obtained by President John Mahama, who introduced him with a ceremonial guard of honour. Later, PM Modi held a delegation-level assembly with President Mahama at Jubilee House in Accra.
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PM Modi’s go to was steeped in symbolism, highly effective quotes, and heat gestures that underscored the deep-rooted friendship between the 2 nations.
PM Modi’s Ghana go to: Top quotes
“We were unanimous that terrorism is the enemy of humanity. We thank Ghana for its cooperation in our fight against terrorism. We have decided to strengthen our cooperation in counter-terrorism. Our views regarding the UN reforms are similar,” stated PM Modi after talks with Ghana’s President Mahama.
“We believe that this is not the time for a war. Problems must be solved through dialogue and diplomacy,” PM Modi stated.
“In the sector of defence and safety, we are going to transfer ahead with the mantra of ‘Security via Solidarity’
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“India is not just a partner but a co-traveller in Ghana’s nation-building journey,” PM Modi stated.
“Our bilateral trade has crossed USD 3 billion. Indian companies have invested 2 billion dollars in around 900 projects. We have decided to double our trade within the next 5 years. In the area of FinTech, Bharat UPI will share the digital payment experience with Ghana,” PM Modi stated.
“It is a matter of pride for India that under our G20 presidency, the African Union got permanent membership of the G20,” the Prime Minister stated.
India indicators 4 MoUs with Ghana: Details
India and Ghana on Wednesday inked 4 agreements following talks between PM Narendra Modi and Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama.
- MoU on Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP): To promote higher cultural understanding and exchanges in artwork, music, dance, literature, and heritage.
- MoU between Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Ghana Standards Authority (GSA): Aimed at enhancing cooperation in standardisation, certification, and conformity evaluation.
- MoU between the Institute of Traditional & Alternative Medicine (ITAM), Ghana and the Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), India: To collaborate in conventional medication schooling, coaching, and analysis.
- MoU on Joint Commission Meeting: To institutionalise high-level dialogue and overview bilateral cooperation mechanisms regularly.
