President, John Dramani Mahama, will travel to China in October 2025 following an official invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed.
Speaking during an interview on Channel One TV on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Mr. Ablakwa revealed that the visit was at the request of the Chinese government.
“China has extended a special invitation to President Mahama, and in October, he will be President Xi’s guest in Beijing,” he said.
According to the minister, the trip aligns with Ghana’s ongoing efforts to deepen ties with key partners in the Global South, including China, India, Japan, and the Gulf states, at a time when Western partners are increasingly preoccupied with domestic priorities.
He reiterated Ghana’s commitment to its non-aligned foreign policy of “friends of all, enemies of none.”
China’s engagement with Ghana has grown significantly in recent months. In July 2025, Beijing approved a US$30 million grant for the construction of a market at Aflao in the Volta Region. The agreement was formally signed by Mr. Ablakwa and Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Tong Defa.
Official data shows that bilateral trade between the two nations hit US$11.84 billion in 2024, making China Ghana’s largest trading partner.
Mr. Ablakwa added that President Mahama’s upcoming visit will focus on building on existing partnerships, with additional infrastructure and development projects under discussion.
He emphasised that Ghana’s collaboration with China is guided by national interest and mutual respect and does not come at the expense of its relationships with other global partners.
