President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the strengthening economic relationship between Ghana and the United Kingdom, pointing out that the bilateral trade between these two nations now surpasses £1.5 billion each year.
The President remarked that while the current trade figures demonstrate the robustness of the enduring partnership between the two countries, they only represent a small portion of the potential for enhanced economic cooperation.
During his address at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 on Monday, June 1, the President revealed that the evolving global economic environment offers a distinctive opportunity for Ghana to establish itself as a favored location for investment and business expansion.
He highlighted that businesses and investors globally are increasingly reevaluating their supply chains, searching for resilient markets, and investigating new investment opportunities that can facilitate sustainable growth.
In this context, the President asserted that Ghana presents a persuasive investment proposition, referencing the nation’s political stability, democratic integrity, strategic positioning, and ongoing initiatives to bolster macroeconomic fundamentals.
“In this shifting global landscape, Ghana provides something of growing significance: political stability, democratic maturity, strategic geographical access, enhancing macroeconomic fundamentals, and a government dedicated to fostering a transparent and investor-friendly business climate,” he declared.
Mahama further emphasized the significance of the Ghana-UK partnership, characterizing it as a relationship that has progressed beyond historical connections to include trade, innovation, education, investment, and mutual democratic values.
“Currently, the bilateral trade between our two nations surpasses 1.5 billion pounds each year. However, I believe this merely touches the surface of what can be achieved,” the President stated.
He urged that the future of collaboration should concentrate on essential sectors such as manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, agribusiness, renewable energy, financial services, pharmaceuticals, tourism, education, and the digital economy.
“This Summit is thus not merely a networking occasion. It serves as a platform for establishing long-term partnerships that can generate jobs, foster innovation, stimulate industrial growth, and promote shared prosperity,” he added.
