Ghana and Namibia are exploring opportunities to deepen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation, with the Volta Region identified as a potential hub for collaboration.
Mrs Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana, made this known when she paid a courtesy call on Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, at his office in Ho.
The visit formed part of a strategic mission to identify concrete areas of cooperation between Namibia and the Volta Region, particularly in agriculture and agribusiness, tourism, cultural exchange, trade and investment.
The two sides are also exploring the possibility of establishing regional twinning arrangements, including formal “sister-region” agreements between the Volta Region and suitable administrative regions in Namibia.
Mrs Nghituwamata said such arrangements would facilitate long-term knowledge sharing, strengthen institutional relationships and promote localised economic development.
She said Ghana-Namibia relations needed to move beyond traditional diplomatic engagements to a deeper understanding of the economic strengths and opportunities available at the regional level.
The High Commissioner said her visit was aimed at assessing the Volta Region’s economic potential, identifying trade opportunities and establishing direct connections between businesses and public institutions in Ghana and Namibia.
She said Namibia was seeking to translate its longstanding political relations with Ghana into practical economic partnerships that would deliver measurable benefits to businesses and communities in both countries.
Mrs Nghituwamata said the Namibian Mission had identified the Volta Region as an attractive investment destination because of its geographical and natural advantages.
She cited the region’s agricultural potential, tourism industry, coastal and fisheries resources, entrepreneurial activity and strategic location as a gateway to neighbouring West African markets.
The High Commissioner said the economic engagement was also anchored in the strong historical relationship between Ghana and Namibia.
She noted that the two countries had enjoyed warm and fraternal relations forged through Ghana’s support and solidarity during Namibia’s liberation struggle.
Mrs Nghituwamata said the shared history had created a strong foundation of trust upon which both countries could build modern and mutually beneficial economic partnerships.
Mr Gunu thanked the High Commissioner for the visit and said exploring the Volta Region’s potential across various sectors could create opportunities for the economic development of both Ghana and Namibia.
He said Ghana’s role in supporting Namibia’s independence had provided a strong foundation for the bilateral relationship, which had since evolved from liberation solidarity to economic cooperation, development and people-to-people ties.
The Minister described the Ghana-Namibia relationship as a testament to African solidarity, rooted in a shared history of Pan-Africanism, sacrifice and a commitment to a free, united and prosperous continent.
He said both countries must leverage their longstanding political and diplomatic ties to forge stronger partnerships in economic, cultural, educational and commercial activities.
Mr Gunu said deeper regional and private-sector collaboration would help translate the historical bonds between the two countries into tangible opportunities for businesses, institutions and communities.
