The Ghana-China Business Summit 2025 has officially kicked off at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, bringing together over 90 Chinese investors and key stakeholders to drive industrial growth and partnerships between the two nations.
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) were in attendance with key executives including Dr. James Asare-Adjei, Past President of AGI and Mr. Eric K. Defor, Chairman of the AGI Construction Sector.
During the summit, the Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah assured Chinese entities that Ghana welcomes, supports, and will push them to succeed in establishing manufacturing plants.
The Deputy Minister for Agriculture Hon. John Dumelo emphasized the need for efficiency and leveraging Chinese technology to maximize land use and agriculture yield to feed industries.
AGI members who participated in the event engaged directly with Chinese investors on opportunities in pharmaceuticals, real estate, agribusiness, and manufacturing, exploring potential collaborations and joint ventures.
With bilateral trade between Ghana and China exceeding $9.5 billion in 2024, the summit aims to catalyze joint ventures, market expansion strategies, and knowledge transfer initiatives, positioning Ghana as a strategic entry point for Chinese investment into West Africa. This event underscores the growing partnership between Ghana and China, with both nations committed to driving industrial growth and economic development.
