The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called for deeper and more strategic Chinese investments in Ghana and across Africa, leveraging the opportunities presented by China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
She made the appeal during the China-Africa CEO Dialogue, held in Changsha, Hunan Province, as part of the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE).
The high-level CEO Dialogue brought together over 500 participants, including senior government officials, heads of state agencies, executives of multinational companies, representatives from financial institutions, and members of international organisations such as the China-Africa Development Fund (CADFund).
The event focused on advancing collaboration in green energy and financial innovation as a path to sustainable economic growth.
In her address, Minister Ofosu-Adjare underscored Ghana’s value proposition for Chinese investors, citing the country’s political stability, adherence to the rule of law, and its strategic geographic location at the centre of the world as compelling reasons to invest.
“Ghana offers a peaceful and enabling environment for investment, and is strategically positioned to serve both regional and global markets,” she said.
She noted that several Chinese companies have already made significant inroads into the Ghanaian economy. Firms such as Zonda Sinotruk, Sunda, Keda, Sentuo, Sunon Asogli, and Huawei have established strong footprints in sectors ranging from manufacturing to telecommunications.
Encouraging more participation, the Minister urged Chinese companies to take advantage of Ghana’s newly introduced 24-hour economy policy, which aims to stimulate production, job creation, and efficient service delivery across industries.
Beyond Ghana, the Minister painted an optimistic picture of Africa’s economic prospects. She highlighted that the continent is projected to be the second-fastest growing economic region in 2025, with over 40 countries, including Ghana, expected to post stronger growth than in 2023.
“Africa is at a defining moment, one of transformation, innovation, and industrial growth,” she noted.
“But our true potential lies not just in our natural resources, but in our ability to process, refine, and innovate, transforming raw commodities into high-value products that can drive job creation and long-term development.”
She called for a shift from transactional trade to transformative partnerships that support technology exchange, sustainable industrialisation, and the development of globally competitive African enterprises.
Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare also highlighted the immense opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which provides access to a unified market of 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion.
“This is the time for Chinese businesses to position themselves as long-term partners in Africa’s growth story. The AfCFTA offers a gateway to scale up operations and access a growing middle-class consumer base,” she said.
