President John Dramani Mahama convened a meeting at the Blue House with President Lee Jae-Myung of Korea on Wednesday, March 11.
President Mahama commenced his five-day working visit to the Republic of Korea on Wednesday.
The President arrived at the Air Force Base in Seoul, South Korea, at precisely 8:00 p.m. Korea Time yesterday.
He was welcomed by the Korean Ambassador to Ghana, Park Kyongsig; the Director-General of the Africa and Middle East Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Chung Kwangyong; and Ghana’s Ambassador to South Korea, Kojo Choi, along with other officials from the Ghana Embassy in Seoul.
The purpose of the visit is to strengthen the enduring bilateral relations between Ghana and the Republic of Korea, as well as to explore new avenues for trade, investment, and technological collaboration.
Following the meeting with the President of Korea, President Mahama stated that Ghana takes pride in its historic ties with Korea, emphasizing shared values, respect for democracy, and human rights.
The President also highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation in agriculture and agribusiness, particularly through initiatives backed by the Korea International Cooperation Agency, which aim to enhance rice production and improve Ghana’s food security.
He further pointed out the potential for a stronger economic partnership through the African Continental Free Trade Area, whose Secretariat is located in Accra, thereby positioning Ghana as a strategic hub for production and exports to the broader African market.
President Mahama expressed confidence that Ghana’s natural and human resources, combined with Korea’s technological advancements, will continue to foster a mutually beneficial partnership for sustainable growth and shared prosperity.
