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Indian Firms To Help In Exploration Of Critical Minerals In Ghana, Says PM Modi As Bilateral Ties Elevated To "Comprehensive Partnership"
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India and Ghana have elevated their bilateral ties to a "comprehensive partnership", Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday (3 July).
PM Modi, who was on a visit to the natural resource-rich West Asian nation, made the announcement in a joint press conference with President of Ghana John Mahama.
This marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in over three decades.
Addressing the joint press conference, PM Modi expressed his gratitude for the warmth and respect extended to him during the visit.
He lauded Ghana’s democratic credentials, and emphasised the shared histories and aspirations that bind the two countries.
“At the heart of the friendship between India and Ghana lie our shared beliefs, struggles, and a shared dream for an inclusive future,” he stated.
Highlighting the partnership’s practical outcomes, PM Modi listed collaborative projects including the Grand Jubilee House, Komenda Sugar Factory, and the Tema Mpakadan Railway Line, describing them as “not just bricks and mortar, but a symbol of our partnership.”
India and Ghana aim to double bilateral trade, currently exceeding $3 billion, over the next five years.
“India is proposing to provide affordable healthcare and reliable care to the citizens of Ghana through Jan Aushadhi Kendras,” he noted.
Defence and security cooperation will advance under the principle of “Security through Stability,” covering areas such as maritime security, cyber security, and defence supplies.
Further, Indian companies will cooperate in the exploration and mining of critical minerals, PM Modi said.
Both leaders also discussed global issues, aligning their stance on UN reforms, counter-terrorism, and regional stability.
“We firmly believe that this is not an era of war. Issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,” Modi asserted.
Prime Minister Modi also received Ghana's highest civilian honour, the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, from President John Mahama.
He thanked the President and called the award a great honour and a "matter of immense pride".
