President John Dramani Mahama is slated to embark on a two-country official visit to Japan and Singapore commencing today, Sunday, August 17, 2025.
The purpose of the trip is to fortify bilateral relations, expand trade and investment opportunities, and foster cooperation on shared development priorities, according to a statement issued by Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
In Japan, President Mahama will attend the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX), where he will deliver a presentation on “The Economy: Promoting Trade and Investment.”
He is also scheduled to deliver an address at the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum to showcase Ghana’s investment opportunities and the “Resetting Ghana” agenda.
Additionally, the President will engage in bilateral meetings with key Japanese partners, including the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), senior representatives of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), and the Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba.
The discussions will center on trade, investment, technical cooperation, and infrastructure partnerships.
Following his engagements in Japan, President Mahama will proceed to Singapore for a three-day state visit.
His itinerary includes a courtesy call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, participation in the Africa-Singapore Business Forum, and an address at an investment forum to present Ghana’s reform and investment priorities and to strengthen private-sector links between Ghana and Singapore-based investors.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
