President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, has praised the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, describing his administration as being off to a “strong start” despite the difficult circumstances it inherited.
“I know you inherited very difficult challenges, but you are off to a very strong start. I have confidence in your government,” President Tharman said during President Mahama’s state visit to Singapore.
The visit was used to reaffirm the historical and ancestral ties between Ghana and Singapore while exploring new avenues to deepen political and economic cooperation as Ghana seeks to strengthen trade and investment relations with Asia.
As part of the visit, two bilateral agreements were signed. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, signed on behalf of the Ministry, while the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, signed another. Both agreements were witnessed by President Mahama and President Tharman.
The GIPC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed an MoU on Bilateral Consultations.
These agreements are expected to enhance cooperation in investment, trade, and diplomacy between Ghana and Singapore, laying the foundation for a stronger partnership in the years ahead.
