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PM Modi gifts Bidriware vase, filigree purse to Ghana President, First Lady

The exquisite pair of Bidriware flower vases, crafted in Karnataka's Bidar, showcases India's renowned metal craft known for its striking black finish and fine silver inlay

PM Modi hails India-Ghana ties as 'sweeter than Sugar Loaf Pineapple'

In Ghana's Parliament, PM Modi calls for reforming global institutions to reflect Global South interests

Watch: PM Modi conferred with Ghana’s highest civilian honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’, the country's national honour, for his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership".

Ghana shows 'clear interest' in defence support from India: MEA secretary

'There is clear interest in having India's support in terms of equipment, training of the personnel, and being able to source equipment from India, which has now become a leader in defence exports.'

PM Modi conferred Ghana's national honour, dedicates it to 1.4 bn Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour, for his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership". Modi received the award from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. "Honoured to be conferred with The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'," the prime minister said in an X post. In his acceptance speech, Modi said the award was a matter of great pride and honour for him. "I humbly accept the award on behalf of the 140 crore Indians," he said, dedicating it to the aspirations and bright future of the youth of India, its cultural traditions and diversity, and the historical ties between Ghana and India. The award was conferred on the prime minister in recognition of his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release. Thanking the people and government of Ghana for the special gest

India not just partner but co-traveller in Ghana's growth journey: PM Modi

India and Ghana on Wednesday elevated their ties to the level of comprehensive partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirming that New Delhi is a co-traveller in the African nation's development journey. Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. In his media statement, Prime Minister Modi said both sides have set a target of doubling the two-way trade in the next five years and that India is not just a partner but a co-traveller in Ghana's development journey. The delegation-level meeting between the two leaders took place hours after Modi arrived in this capital city of the West African country on the first leg of his five-nation tour. In a special gesture, the prime minister was received at the airport by President Mahama. It is the first prime ministerial visit from India to Ghana in three decades. Following the Modi-Mahama talks, the two sides inked four pacts that will provide for cooperation in several are

PM Modi arrives in Ghana, receives guard of honour and 21-gun salute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana on Wednesday, marking the start of his five-nation tour. President John Mahama gave him a warm welcome at the airport.Upon his arrival, PM Modi received a guard of honour and a 21-gun salute.At the invitation of Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, PM Modi will visit Ghana on 2-3 July. Ghana is a valued partner in the Global South and plays an important role in the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States."I look forward to my exchanges aimed at further deepening our historical ties and opening up new windows of cooperation, including in the areas of investment, energy, health, security, capacity building and development partnership. As fellow democracies, it will be an honour to speak at the Parliament of Ghana," MEA said in a statement.In the second leg of his visit, PM Modi will pay an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago (T & T) from July 3-4."I will meet President Christine Carla Kangaloo, who was the ...

From Ghana to Brazil: Modi's 8-day tour targets minerals, Brics, diplomacy

PM Modi visits Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia to deepen South-South ties, secure critical minerals and attend the Brics summit in Rio

PM Modi emphasises India's commitment to BRICS, begins 5-nation visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies as he left on a week-long visit to five countries, including Brazil where he will attend the bloc's meeting. "Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order," he said in his departure statement. During the week-long travel, the PM will visit Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia. Ghana will be his first port of call. Modi said that at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama, he will be there on July 2 and 3. Ghana is a valued partner in the Global South and plays an important role in the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, he said, adding that he looked forward to talks aimed at further deepening the two countries' historical ties and opening up new windows of cooperation, including in the areas of investment, energy, health, security,

'Very Excited': Indian diaspora looking forward to PM Modi's Ghana visit

PM Modi is set to begin a five-nation tour on Wednesday, with Ghana as the first stop. During his visit, he will address the Ghanaian Parliament, the first such address by an Indian Prime Minister

PM Modi to address Parliaments of Ghana, Namibia, Trinidad & Tobago: MEA

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 5-nation visit, senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs informed that the Prime Minister will address the parliaments of Ghana, Namibia and Trinidad & Tobago.In a special briefing on Monday, Dammu Ravi, Secretary (ER) said that in Ghana, the visit is taking place after 30 years.The visit will see delegation-level talks during which the bilateral relations will be reviewed, and also discuss various ways to strengthen and deepen bilateral relations."The next day, Prime Minister will be addressing the parliament and he also will be interacting with the Indian community there, which is about 15,000 in number", Secretary Ravi said in his remarks.Speaking about PM Modi's visit to Namibia, Secretary Ravi said, "Prime Minister will visit Namibia on 9th July, and this visit is also important. It's coming after 27 years."He added, "There will be delegation-level talks, one-on-one discussions, and he will also address the Parliament. ..

Ghana's ruling party candidate concedes presidential election to oppn rival

Ghana's vice president and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, on Sunday conceded defeat to opposition candidate and former President John Dramani Mahama in the West African nation's tightly contested presidential election. Ahead of the official announcement, Bawumia told a press briefing that the people of Ghana voted for change, and he respects that decision with all humility. I've just called His Excellency John Mahama to congratulate him as president-elect of the Republic of Ghana, he said. Bawumia was running as the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party, or NPP, which has struggled to resolve the economic crisis under outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

As poor nations' sovereign default wave peaks, cash shortage may follow

The US Treasury's top economic diplomat has called for new ways to provide short-term liquidity support

Ambani faces pushback over 5G deal from parliamentary minority in Ghana

The Ghanaian government's plan to launch a 5G network using a company partnering with Mukesh Ambani is a bad deal for the debt-ridden nation, which needs funds for critical development projects

Ambani sets sights on African telecom market, plans to develop 5G infra

Radisys Corp., a unit of Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries Ltd., will provide key network infrastructure, applications and smartphones for Ghana-based Next-Gen InfraCo

India and Ghana agree to operationalise UPI link within six months

India and Ghana also discussed the potential of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on digital transformation solutions and a local currency settlement system

India, Ghana agree for operationalisation of UPI on Ghana interbank systems

India and Ghana are working to link their payment systems - Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GHIPSS) respectively to permit users to make instant, low-cost fund transfers on a reciprocal basis. The two countries have also delved into discussions regarding the possibilities of a Memorandum of Understanding on Digital transformation Solutions; Local Currency Settlement System and the opportunities offered by African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). "They agreed to work expeditiously towards the operationalisation of NPCI's (National Payments Corporation of India) UPI on Ghana's GHIPSS within a period of 6 months," the Department of Commerce said on the social media platform X (formerly twitter). India's UPI has already reached countries including Singapore and the UAE. Talks are also on with Nigeria for the same. These issues were discussed during the visit of a seven-member Indian delegation led by Additional Secretary i

Oxford, Serum Institute deliver malaria vax; Ghana first to give nod

The approval is unusual as it comes before the publication of final-stage trial data

Ghana becomes first country to approve Oxford malaria vaccine for children

It is hoped that this crucial step will enable the vaccine to help Ghanaian and African children to effectively combat malaria, said Oxford University

Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security, economic concerns

With fears of terrorism and Russian mercenaries rippling through West Africa, Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday opened her weeklong trip to the continent by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns. The visit was a high-profile show of support for Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, who faces rising discontent over inflation after previously overseeing one of the world's fast-growing economies. Under your leadership, Ghana has been a beacon of democracy and a contributor to global peace and security, Harris said during a joint press conference at the Jubilee House, the presidential palace in Accra. Harris announced $100 million in assistance for the region and pledged that the United States would be strengthening our partnerships across the continent of Africa. The administration also is requesting another $139 million from Congress to help Ghana reduce child labor, improve weather forecasting,