India and Ghana have agreed to upgrade their longstanding diplomatic relations to a comprehensive partnership, a move to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors and significantly boost bilateral trade.
The announcement was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his address on the Floor of Ghana’s Parliament.
This strategic upgrade marks a new chapter in India-Ghana relations, which have historically been grounded in shared democratic values, South-South cooperation, and mutual development goals.
“India is proud to stand with Ghana as a reliable partner. Today, I am pleased to announce that both our countries have agreed to elevate our relationship to a comprehensive partnership,” Prime Minister Modi said to resounding applause from lawmakers.
The comprehensive partnership framework is expected to cover a broad range of sectors, including trade and investment, energy, infrastructure, education, health, technology, and agriculture. It will also encourage greater collaboration between private sector players in both countries.
Bilateral trade between India and Ghana reached over US$2.6 billion in 2024, driven by exports of pharmaceuticals, machinery, and textiles from India, and imports of gold, cocoa, and timber from Ghana.
The new partnership is to further enhance this trade volume, while creating space for high-value investments and knowledge transfer.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the importance of innovation, skills development, and digital transformation as key areas of mutual interest.
He also reiterated India’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s industrialisation agenda through capacity building and infrastructure development.
