A Chinese delegation led by Deputy Ambassador Li Yang has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations.
During the visit, Li Yang highlighted China’s commitment to advancing education in Ghana, citing the establishment of a Teacher Trainee Institute at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) as a key initiative. He also emphasized the importance of trade relations between Ghana and China.
“China and Ghana enjoy a tone of friendship which keeps bearing new fruits. Last year, we elevated our relationship to a strategic partnership, and Ghana has supported China many times in terms of many topics in the multilateral forums.
“We appreciate that very much. On the economic front, China remains the largest partner and the main source of investment. Last year, the bilateral trade reached a height of $11.84 billion, an increase of more than 7% year-on-year. Many Chinese businesses invest in local enterprises, boosting revenue and industrialization.
“Also, the people-to-people exchange is a highlight that established the teacher’s training at the University of Cape Coast and we think that is very important for us to promote the exchange in the educational field,” he stated.
Li Yang expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations under the Mahama-led administration.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang welcomed China’s efforts to support local research institutes, stressing their critical role in shaping effective policies.
“I am happy to note your desire to strengthen local research institutes. We find that very very important, some of us feel like research is you’ve gone on a vacation but the answer is no. Because you need the research and the result to be able to make policy changes that work otherwise you cannot make it because people feel so.
“The feeling is important, but you can’t base your feelings only on your feelings—you have to back it on something else.”
Source: Citinewsroom