Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has stated that he is negotiating to improve the lives of Ghanaian youth to prevent them from falling victim to the harsh treatment of law enforcement units such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the US.
The comments were made during economic and agribusiness engagements with Senator Scott Martin of Pennsylvania.
In discussions on investment, Ambassador Smith highlighted Ghana’s strategic position and the billion-dollar African market it offers to investors.
During the meeting, Victor Smith emphasised the urgent need for Ghana to reduce its heavy reliance on food imports, which continues to put significant pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
He noted that rice importation alone accounts for one of the largest outflows of foreign currency, underscoring the importance of investing in domestic agricultural production to reverse this trend.
Senator Scott Martin highlighted Pennsylvania’s current agricultural strategy and identified areas of potential collaboration for agribusiness.
He expressed strong interest in partnering with the Ghanaian government for mutual benefit.
Speaking on behalf of the US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, Florence Torson-Hart said that no US state mirrors Ghana’s agricultural practices and production culture like Pennsylvania.
She emphasised that Ghana should be a priority partner in efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the US and Ghana, particularly in agriculture, job creation, and sustainable development.
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Millersville University President Daniel Wubah, a Ghanaian, highlighted the abundant opportunities and shared alliances that could make it easier for Ghana to partner with Philadelphia.
The engagement focused on developing Ghana’s agricultural sector as a long-term solution to rising import costs.
By modernizing farming practices, expanding agro-processing, and improving value chains, Ghana aims not only to achieve food self-sufficiency but also to position agriculture as a major driver of economic growth.
The meeting with the US Chamber of Commerce represents another step in Ghana’s commitment to economic diplomacy, investment-led growth and sustainable national development.
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Source:
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