President John Dramani Mahama and his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the longstanding partnership between Ghana and Germany.
The two leaders held bilateral discussions on Monday, November 3, 2025, during President Steinmeier’s State Visit to Ghana. The talks focused on strengthening political, economic, and people-to-people ties for the mutual benefit of both nations.
President Mahama and President Steinmeier reviewed existing areas of cooperation and explored new opportunities to expand collaboration. They recalled the historic relationship between Ghana and Germany, which dates back to before the formal establishment of diplomatic relations in 1957.
Over the decades, cooperation between the two countries has led to tangible progress in health, education, renewable energy, vocational training, peacekeeping, and capacity building. These initiatives have contributed significantly to youth empowerment, institutional development, and economic growth.
The leaders also discussed ongoing negotiations toward an Agreement on Labour Mobility, designed to promote safe and structured employment for Ghanaian professionals in Germany.
On regional security, both Presidents expressed concern about rising instability in West Africa and emphasized the importance of dialogue, trust, and cooperation to ensure peace.
They also exchanged views on international peacekeeping, cybersecurity, and climate-related threats, agreeing to pursue joint training and innovation in these areas.
A Joint Declaration of Intent was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana and the Federal Foreign Office of Germany to formalize future political and diplomatic consultations.
Ghana and Germany reaffirmed their shared vision for a sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous future, built on mutual respect and partnership.
