PM Modi receives National Honour of Ghana, receives rousing welcome by Indian community at Accra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred the national honour of Ghana - Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana - by the President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership. 

Accepting the award on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, PM Modi dedicated the honour to the aspirations of the youth of India, its cultural traditions and diversity, and to the historical ties between Ghana and India.

PM Modi thanked the people and government of Ghana for this special gesture. Noting that the shared democratic values and traditions of the two countries would continue to nurture the partnership, Prime Minister stated that the award further deepens the friendship between the two countries and places new responsibility on him to embrace and advance bilateral ties. Prime Minister affirmed he was confident that his historic State Visit to Ghana would impart a new momentum to India-Ghana ties.

PM welcomed by Indian communuty

Earlier, PM Modi received a rousing welcome by Indian community at Accra.

PM Modi said that at the heart of the friendship between India and Ghana lie our shared beliefs, struggles, and a shared dream for an inclusive future.

PM said the freedom struggle of our countries has inspired many others. Even today, Ghana’s vibrant democracy serves as a "Beacon of Hope” in West Africa. Today, the President and I have decided to elevate our bilateral relationship into a "Comprehensive Partnership”. In Ghana’s journey of nation building, India is not just a supporter, but also a fellow traveller.

The Prime Minister said the Grand Jubilee House, the Foreign Services Institute, Komenda Sugar Factory, India-Ghana Kofi Annan ICT Centre, and the Tema Mpakadan Railway Line - they’re not just bricks and mortar, but a symbol of our partnership. Our bilateral trade has crossed USD 3 billion.

PM said Indian companies have invested approximately USD 2 billion across approximately 900 projects. Today, we’ve set a target to double our bilateral trade over the next five years.

PM meets with the President of Ghana 

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi today met with the President of Ghana Dr. John Dramani Mahama. Upon arrival at Jubilee House, he was received by President Mahama. This State Visit of Prime Minister to Ghana is the first such visit in three decades.

Prime Minister also thanked President Mahama for taking care of the 15,000 strong Indian community in Ghana.

The two leaders discussed global issues of mutual interest, including UN reforms. Prime Minister thanked President Mahama for his support and solidarity in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack. 

Following the delegation level talks, four MoUs in the fields of Culture, Standards, Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine, and Joint Commission Mechanism for engagement between Foreign Ministries were exchanged. President Mahama hosted a State Banquet in honour of Prime Minister. Thanking him for his gracious hospitality, Prime Minister invited President Mahama to visit India at a mutually convenient time.