Japan is stepping up economic engagement with Ghana as Tokyo prepares to send a business delegation to Accra for a trade and investment forum aimed at expanding commercial ties between the two countries.
Japanese Ambassador to Ghana Hiroshi Yoshimoto met officials at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry ahead of the Ghana–Japan Business and Investment Forum scheduled for Jan. 15. The visit is part of preparations for the arrival of a 40-member Japanese business delegation expected in Accra from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16.
The meeting focused on assessing Ghana’s readiness to host the delegation and on aligning institutional arrangements to ensure productive business engagements, according to officials familiar with the discussions. Talks also reviewed priority areas for cooperation as both countries seek to deepen economic and investment links.
Noah Tumfo, chief director at the trade ministry, who received the ambassador on behalf of the sector minister, said Ghana is ready to work closely with Japanese counterparts to ensure a successful forum and smooth engagements during the visit.
Beyond the main forum, the Japanese delegation is expected to hold bilateral meetings across several sectors of the Ghanaian economy, including trade, agribusiness, transport, energy, logistics and communications. The discussions are aimed at identifying new investment opportunities and partnerships as Ghana looks to attract foreign capital to support growth and industrial development.
Japan is among Ghana’s key development partners, with growing private-sector interest in infrastructure, manufacturing and technology as Accra seeks to position itself as a regional investment hub in West Africa.
