Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has engaged officials and leading business figures of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., to discuss potential investment and trade opportunities for Asanteman and Ghana.
The high-level meeting, held on Monday, August 31, brought together representatives of the U.S. business community, diplomats, investors and members of the Asantehene’s delegation.
The discussions focused on ways to deepen economic relations and identify strategic opportunities capable of attracting investment into Asanteman while supporting Ghana’s wider trade and investment objectives.
The engagement forms part of Otumfuo’s broader efforts to build strategic international partnerships that can contribute to economic development and create new opportunities for the Asante Kingdom and Ghana.
Among the U.S. representatives and dignitaries at the meeting were Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith; Kendra Gaither and Guevera Yao of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Other participants included Kwabena Osei-Sarpong of RIFE International; Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah of ABA Consulting; Amb. Dr. Jendayi Frazer of 50 Ventures; Sarah Brenholt of Cargill; Michael Coyle of Peak Global Partners; and Victor Swami of Areva Pharmaceuticals.
The Asantehene was accompanied by a delegation that included former Ghanaian Ambassador to the U.S., Amb. Kobby Koomson; Ernest Sarhene, Head of Protocol to the Asantehene; Charles Sekyere; Dr. Andy Asamoah, CEO of A&C Mall; and Kofi Badu, Chief of Staff at the Manhyia Palace.
The meeting highlights the potential of public-private partnerships and international collaboration in promoting investment, expanding trade and supporting sustainable economic development in Ghana.
By: Prince Martey-Sogar