President Mahama begins three-day state visit to Singapore

President John Dramani Mahama is in Singapore on a three-day State Visit that will see him address the Africa–Singapore Business Forum and push for new trade and investment opportunities for Ghana.

Arriving in Singapore on Monday, President Mahama described the visit as a chance to deepen ties and strengthen partnerships in key sectors, including trade, agribusiness, education, science and innovation, digital economy, and urban development.

“Ghana and Singapore share a forward-looking outlook anchored in innovation, skills, and enterprise. This visit will bring Singaporean investment and know-how into Ghana’s priority sectors while opening new pathways for Ghanaian businesses,” President Mahama stated.

During the visit, President Mahama will hold bilateral talks with Singapore’s President, H.E. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and Prime Minister, The Hon. Lawrence Wong. He is also scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) and headline a Ghana-focused Investment and Business Forum, which will bring together government officials, business leaders, and investors to explore fresh opportunities between the two nations.

Accompanying the President is a high-level delegation including Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs; Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (MP), Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry; Haruna Iddrisu (MP), Minister for Education; Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Advisor and Special Aide to the President; Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP), Presidential Spokesperson and Minister of State for Government Communications; Simon Madjie, Chief Executive of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre; and Francis Kwarteng Arthur, Chief Executive of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority.

The visit is expected to cement Ghana’s relations with Singapore while opening new avenues for investment and knowledge exchange.

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