Mahama Calls for Stronger Trade and Investment Ties Between Ghana and Grenada
President John Dramani Mahama has called for deeper trade and investment cooperation between Ghana and Grenada, emphasizing that stronger economic and diplomatic relations between the two nations will create mutual growth and prosperity. The call came during a historic meeting at the Jubilee House in Accra, where the President hosted Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell, on a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Africa and the Caribbean.
Prime Minister Mitchell, who arrived in Ghana to a warm and colorful reception, was greeted with full ceremonial honors, including a guard of honor and cultural performances that reflected Ghana’s appreciation for its growing connection with the Caribbean region. The visit marked a significant step in consolidating the shared historical and cultural bonds that link Africa and the Caribbean, while also laying the foundation for tangible economic collaboration in the years ahead.
During their closed-door meeting, President Mahama and Prime Minister Mitchell engaged in extensive discussions covering trade, investment, tourism, health, and energy. The Ghanaian leader highlighted that both nations, despite being geographically distant, share a common heritage and development aspirations that make partnership not just symbolic but economically strategic.
“We are united by history and bound by destiny,” President Mahama said. “Our partnership must go beyond rhetoric and focus on practical cooperation that delivers opportunities for our people. Ghana is ready to work hand-in-hand with Grenada to build bridges in trade, tourism, and technology, and to strengthen the global voice of Africa and the Caribbean on issues that affect our shared future.”
The two leaders also explored how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), headquartered in Accra, could serve as a bridge for Caribbean nations to tap into Africa’s emerging market of 1.3 billion people. Mahama encouraged Grenadian and Caribbean investors to take advantage of Ghana’s stable investment climate and regional connectivity to expand their presence in the African market.
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, for his part, expressed gratitude for Ghana’s hospitality and reaffirmed Grenada’s commitment to deepening its ties with Africa. He praised President Mahama for his leadership in promoting South-South cooperation and positioning Ghana as a gateway for economic engagement between the Caribbean and Africa. “Grenada sees Ghana as a strategic partner,” Mitchell said. “We believe that together, our countries can pioneer a new model of Afro-Caribbean cooperation based on trade, education, renewable energy, and culture.”
The two countries are expected to sign several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the coming months, focusing on tourism exchange programs, educational partnerships, and agricultural collaboration — particularly in cocoa and spice production, where both nations hold comparative advantages. Officials from both sides hinted at ongoing talks to establish direct air links between Accra and St. George’s to facilitate movement, tourism, and business between the two nations.
The meeting between Mahama and Mitchell also highlighted shared priorities in addressing climate change, renewable energy transition, and youth empowerment. Both leaders agreed that the Global South must take a unified stance in advocating for fairer climate financing and development partnerships that reflect the realities of smaller economies.
Political observers have described the visit as a significant diplomatic milestone, particularly as Ghana seeks to position itself as a bridge between Africa and the Caribbean diaspora. Since assuming office, President Mahama has prioritized rebuilding Ghana’s international partnerships, with a renewed focus on economic diplomacy and global cooperation. His administration has also championed initiatives that reconnect Africa with its diaspora, aligning with the vision of Pan-African solidarity and shared development.
The Ghana-Grenada partnership is expected to benefit both sides in key areas. For Ghana, it offers a gateway to the Caribbean market and opportunities for cultural exchange, tourism investment, and knowledge sharing in renewable energy and agriculture. For Grenada, it provides access to Africa’s growing trade networks, industrial potential, and participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area.
As the meeting concluded, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing dialogue and cooperation at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels. The visit is expected to culminate in the establishment of a Ghana-Grenada Joint Commission for Cooperation to oversee the implementation of new agreements and track progress in shared projects.
President Mahama, closing the discussions, expressed optimism about the future of Ghana-Caribbean relations. “The time has come for Africa and the Caribbean to move from shared history to shared prosperity,” he said. “Together, we can shape a new world order that values equity, partnership, and mutual respect. Ghana stands ready to lead that conversation.”
The Prime Minister’s visit is part of a broader effort among Caribbean nations to strengthen relations with African countries through the CARICOM-Africa Partnership initiative — a framework that aims to foster economic, cultural, and diplomatic collaboration between the two regions.
For many Ghanaians and Grenadians alike, the meeting between Mahama and Mitchell symbolizes not just diplomacy but a homecoming, a reconnection of peoples long separated by history but united by vision, identity, and the promise of a shared future.
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