The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, announced that Ghana will open a new trade office in Nanjing, Shandong Province, China, in 2026 to promote and strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation.
During a farewell call with the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Accra, the minister disclosed that the initiative aims to deepen trade and investment.
“Ghana is ready to sign a Zero-Tariff Agreement with China. Trading in local currencies could help strengthen the Ghanaian cedi, given the volume of trade between the two nations.”She stated,
Further, she also expressed appreciation to Ambassador Tong for collaborating with the Ministry during his tenure and wished him well in his future assignments, adding that she is confident Ghana–China relations will continue to grow stronger.
SOURCE: Adomonline
