The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Monday, May 11, 2026, held separate high-level meetings with envoys from the United Kingdom and China as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s trade and investment partnerships.
The meetings focused on expanding bilateral economic cooperation, attracting foreign direct investment, and creating opportunities for industrial growth and employment, particularly for Ghanaian youth and women.
The UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, paid a courtesy call on the Minister ahead of the upcoming Ghana-UK Investment Summit scheduled for June 1 to 2, 2026, in London.
The summit, themed “The Reset Agenda: Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity,” is expected to bring together government officials, investors, and private sector leaders to discuss trade, infrastructure, finance, and investment opportunities between the two countries.
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to attend the summit.
During the engagement, High Commissioner Rogg reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Ghana and assured the Minister of the UK’s readiness to work closely with Ghanaian authorities to ensure a successful summit.
Speaking during the meeting, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare described the UK as one of Ghana’s most important trading partners and encouraged British companies to invest directly in local manufacturing.
She disclosed government plans to establish three garment factories before the end of 2026 to help create jobs, promote industrialization, and improve livelihoods.
According to the Minister, the garment factories form part of broader efforts to expand Ghana’s manufacturing base while empowering local workers and entrepreneurs, especially women within the textile and fashion value chain.
The Ghana-UK Investment Summit is also expected to feature bilateral meetings, private sector engagements, and the signing of strategic partnership agreements aimed at boosting economic growth.
In a related development, the Trade Minister also received the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Cong Song, who officially introduced himself and discussed the implementation of the China-Ghana zero-tariff agreement.
Ambassador Song invited the Minister to participate in the November 2026 Shanghai Import and Export Exhibition in China, which is expected to provide Ghanaian businesses with greater access to the Chinese market.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening ties with China, describing the Asian country as a key development and trade partner.
“This Ministry is going to be your home. China is very important to us. I will be traveling to China this Thursday to attract at least 20 investors into Ghana,” she stated.
The Minister further urged Chinese companies to source more products from Ghana to help reduce the trade imbalance between the two countries.
She assured the Ambassador that government would ensure the effective implementation of the zero-tariff agreement to enhance trade flows and create mutual economic benefits for both nations.
The engagements underscore Ghana’s renewed push to position itself as a preferred investment destination while leveraging strategic international partnerships to drive industrial transformation, job creation, and economic recovery.