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Ghana is taking decisive steps to deepen economic cooperation with Japan, as preparations intensify for the Ghana–Japan Business and Investment Forum scheduled for January 15, 2026—a platform expected to unlock new trade, investment, and technology transfer opportunities for the country.
Ahead of the forum, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Hiroshi Yoshimoto, paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, underscoring Japan’s growing interest in Ghana as a strategic investment destination in West Africa.
The visit forms part of high-level preparatory engagements toward the expected arrival of a 40-member Japanese business delegation, scheduled to be in Ghana from Wednesday, January 14 to Friday, January 16, 2026. The delegation is expected to explore partnerships across key sectors of the Ghanaian economy.
The meeting, held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Accra on January 7, 2026, focused on assessing Ghana’s readiness to host the delegation and ensuring that the upcoming engagements translate into concrete outcomes. Discussions reviewed priority areas of cooperation, investment frameworks, and the institutional arrangements required to support a successful forum and productive business interactions.
Receiving the Ambassador on behalf of the Sector Minister, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Noah Tumfo, expressed appreciation for Japan’s continued interest in Ghana and assured the Ministry’s full readiness to collaborate closely with Japanese counterparts to ensure a smooth and impactful visit.
Beyond the Business and Investment Forum, the Japanese delegation is expected to hold bilateral meetings with stakeholders in critical sectors, including trade, agribusiness, transportation, energy, logistics, and communications. These engagements are aimed at identifying viable investment opportunities, strengthening value chains, and fostering long-term partnerships that support industrial growth and job creation.
Advocates say the visit presents a timely opportunity for Ghana to attract high-quality, sustainable investment, leverage Japanese expertise and technology, and accelerate its industrialisation and agribusiness transformation agenda.
As Ghana positions itself as a gateway to the West African market, the forthcoming engagements with Japan signal a shared commitment to mutually beneficial trade, responsible investment, and inclusive economic growth—outcomes that could deliver lasting benefits for businesses and communities across the country.
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