Strengthening Ghana- Singapore ties for trade, investment, and sustainable growth

Ghana continues to cement its position as a prime destination for global partnerships following a high-level meeting between the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Hon. Lawyer Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and the High Commissioner of Singapore to Ghana, H.E. Hamazi Daipi, in Accra on Thursday.

The courtesy call underscored a shared commitment to deepen bilateral relations, with both sides focusing on expanding trade, boosting investment, and advancing cooperation in agribusiness and industrial development.

High Commissioner Daipi reaffirmed Singapore’s readiness to scale up its investment presence in Ghana, highlighting the country’s immense potential as a strategic gateway for business and investment in Africa. He noted that Ghana’s stable democratic environment and growing economic dynamism make it an attractive hub for Singaporean firms looking to enter the continental market.

Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare warmly welcomed the renewed commitment, expressing appreciation for Singapore’s confidence in Ghana’s economic prospects. She praised Singapore’s world-class urban planning and sustainable development model, sharing her vision to replicate such standards in her constituency through greener and more structured development initiatives.

The Minister specifically commended Singaporean agribusiness giant Olam Agri for its impactful investment in Ghana, particularly the recent commissioning of a state-of-the-art pasta production plant by H.E. President John Dramani Mahama. She described the facility as a shining example of how strategic foreign investments can accelerate industrial growth, strengthen the agribusiness sector, and generate meaningful employment for Ghanaians.

Reinforcing Ghana’s strategic advantage, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare pointed to the country’s role as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat. She emphasized Ghana’s readiness to leverage the platform to drive intra-African trade and attract global investors seeking duty-free access to a continental market of over 1.3 billion people. She also highlighted numerous opportunities within Ghana’s free zones, assuring investors of a business-friendly environment that supports manufacturing, export, and long-term growth.

Concluding on a forward-looking note, both leaders identified key sectors such as textiles, garments, and pharmaceuticals as areas ripe for deeper collaboration. The meeting signals a new chapter of economic partnership between Ghana and Singapore, built on mutual respect, sustainable growth, and shared prosperity.