Ghana and France Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation Through High-Level Talks

Ghana and France have reaffirmed their long-standing diplomatic and developmental partnership following high-level bilateral talks between President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris.

The closed-door discussions, held yesterday, focused on deepening cooperation across key strategic sectors aimed at advancing Ghana’s national development and strengthening mutual ties between the two nations.

Among the key outcomes of the meeting are major commitments including the retooling of the Ghana Armed Forces, expected to begin this year, and enhanced maritime collaboration to bolster Ghana’s coastal security and safeguard its blue economy.

France also pledged to unlock funds for the construction of seven hospitals across Ghana, as part of a renewed focus on improving healthcare infrastructure. Both leaders discussed expanding digital and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives for the youth, ensuring Ghana’s young innovators benefit from France’s advanced technology ecosystem.

In the agricultural sector, new agribusiness partnerships are expected to be formed to enhance food production, processing, and export capacity. The two presidents also agreed to advance strategic counterterrorism cooperation, reinforcing Ghana’s stability and regional security efforts within the West African subregion.

Significantly, the talks emphasized a joint commitment to defending multilateralism, highlighting both nations’ shared belief in international cooperation as a cornerstone for global peace and sustainable development.

At the conclusion of the talks, President Macron extended a formal invitation to President Mahama to pay a full State Visit to France early next year, signaling the beginning of a new phase of strong and purposeful Ghana–France relations.

Both leaders expressed optimism that the renewed partnership will yield tangible benefits for citizens of both nations in the areas of defense, health, education, and innovation.