President John Mahama and Kojo Bonsu (Left)
Ghana’s Ambassador to China, His Excellency Kojo Bonsu, together with the staff of the Ghanaian Embassy in Beijing are set to warmly receive President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama for a three‑day official visit to China on Sunday October 12.
The visit will include participation in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality as well as a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping of China.
Ambassador Bonsu has spearheaded extensive preparations with embassy teams and local partners to ensure a successful and impactful mission.
“Information reaching me shows clearly that the Chinese government and the business community are interested in investing and doing business in Ghana and as the Ambasaaodor I am ready to Champion this cause and secure meaningful partnership by making it possible to the benefit of the Ghanaian people,” Ambassador Bonsu said.
Throughout the visit Ambassador Kojo Bonsu will be coordinating high‑level diplomatic engagements and targeted business meetings in Beijing and Fujian.
President Mahama and the First Lady will engage in high‑level diplomatic with economic discussions, participating in plenary sessions and forums to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment on Sunday October 12.
The Ghana President will meet President Xi Jinping of China and other senior Chinese leader including H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council , Governor of Fujian, Chinese corporations and investors aimed at securing strategic investments in infrastructure, technology, agriculture, renewable energy and manufacturing.
President Mahama will use the occasion to visit Fuzhou, Fujian Province to engage with the business community and industries there to explore potential investments in Ghana.
The Ghanaian delegation will prioritize agreements that support value addition in key export sectors, infrastructure projects with local content, technology transfer, and capacity building. Business delegations accompanying the President will pursue joint ventures, manufacturing partnerships and supply‑chain linkages to position Ghana as a competitive hub for West African trade and industry.
The visit will also strengthen people‑to‑people exchanges, cultural co-operation, and educational collaboration, with discussions on educational scholarships, vocational training partnerships and expanded cooperation in science, technology and health.
This high level engagement reflects Ghana’s commitment to attracting foreign direct investment and accelerating inclusive industrialization.
The Embassy in Beijing, under Ambassador Bonsu’s leadership, will provide timely updates as agreements and initiatives are concluded.