The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced plans by the Government of Ghana to establish a new Trade Office in Nanjing, Shandong Province, China, in 2026 to further strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries.
According to the Minister, the move forms part of broader efforts to promote and deepen bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Ghana and China.
Madam Ofosu-Adjare disclosed this when the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, paid a farewell call on her in Accra on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
During the meeting, the Minister indicated that Ghana is ready to sign a Zero-Tariff Agreement with China and expressed gratitude to Ambassador Tong Defa for his close collaboration with the Ministry throughout his tenure.
She commended the Ambassador for his commitment to attracting Chinese investments into Ghana and noted that the two countries had already begun trading in their local currencies.
“If we are able to trade in our own currencies, Ghana’s currency will be strengthened, because the bulk of our trading goes to China,” she stated.
Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare wished Ambassador Tong Defa well in his future endeavours and expressed confidence that Ghana–China relations would continue to grow stronger.
In his response, Ambassador Tong Defa praised the Minister for her efforts in deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. He disclosed that several Chinese companies are keen on investing in Ghana and expressed optimism that Ghana’s exports to China would see significant growth in the coming years.
