PM Modi marked a historic milestone as the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Ghana in three decades, where he was conferred the country’s highest civilian honour. The visit focused on deepening bilateral ties through trade, digital payment expansion, and strategic partnerships.
Key Highlights:
Ties Upgraded: India-Ghana relationship elevated to a comprehensive partnership.
Skill & Agriculture: India to set up a Skill Development Centre and support ‘Feed Ghana’.
Sector Focus: Collaboration expanded in agriculture, education, defence, healthcare, and fintech.
Healthcare Access: Jan Aushadhi Kendra to offer affordable medicines in Ghana.
Digital Boost: Bharat UPI to be launched; trade to be doubled in five years.
Vaccine Talks: Discussion on joint vaccine production.
Security Cooperation: Push for a shared security framework.
Modi dedicated the honour to 1.4 billion Indians, reinforcing India's strong bond with Ghana and the broader Global South.
I thank the people and Government of Ghana for conferring ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ upon me. This honour is dedicated to the bright future of our youth, their aspirations, our rich cultural diversity and the historical ties between India and Ghana.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 2, 2025
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