FOCAC: Ghana, China elevate bilateral ties

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President Akufo-Addo (left) and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, met on Thursday to announced the elevation of China-Ghana ties to a strategic partnership.

President Akufo-Addo is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).

President Xi said China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Ghana and to continue providing assistance to the best of its ability to Ghana.

“China stands ready to expand cooperation with Ghana in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, energy, mineral resources and infrastructure, and hopes that Ghana will continue to offer relevant support and facilitation to Chinese enterprises and citizens,” he said.

China supports Ghana in its work as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2024-2026 term, and is ready to enhance strategic coordination with Ghana on international and regional issues, Xi said.

GNA/Credit: Xinhua