Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Accra, Ghana, on July 2, 2025, marking his first-ever bilateral visit to the country. President John Dramani Mahama warmly welcomed PM Modi at the Kotoka International Airport, according a ceremonial welcome that included a Guard of Honour and a resounding 21-gun salute.
This special gesture highlights the strong and historic bonds of friendship between India and Ghana.During his two-day visit, PM Modi is expected to hold talks with President Mahama to review the strong bilateral partnership and discuss further avenues to enhance cooperation in areas such as investment, energy, health, security, capacity building, and development partnership.
The visit aims to deepen the partnership between India and Ghana, underscoring India’s commitment to strengthening its engagement with Africa and Global South Partners.The Indian leader also plans to address the Parliament of Ghana, emphasizing the shared democratic values and historical ties between the two nations.
This visit is significant, as it marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited Ghana in over three decades, with the last visit being in 1995 by Narasimha Rao.The visit has sparked enthusiasm among the Indian community in Ghana, who warmly welcomed PM Modi with chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and traditional music and dance performances.
The relationship between India and Ghana is poised to reach new heights, with potential agreements and collaborations expected to be finalized during the visit.As part of his broader tour, PM Modi will also visit Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, highlighting India’s growing engagement with the Global South and its commitment to strengthening ties with these nations.
