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India and Ghana deepen strategic partnership in agriculture and defense
India and Ghana are expanding their comprehensive partnership through new agreements in agriculture, science, and strategic sectors. During a diplomatic visit to Accra, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Ghanaian officials, including President John Dramani Mahama and Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to deepen bilateral ties.
A key outcome was a five-year Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Ghana's CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI). This partnership will initially focus on tomato research and development, as well as tuber crops like cassava and yam, aiming to improve productivity and post-harvest technologies. Additionally, the Zoological Survey of India and the University of Ghana signed an agreement for scientific cooperation.
The two nations are also exploring cooperation in pharmaceuticals, digital technology, and defense, with negotiations underway for a Defence Cooperation Agreement. Ghana is seeking Indian expertise to modernize its railway infrastructure, building on the success of the Indian-financed Tema-Mpakadan line. Ghana also expressed interest in India's digital economy experience to support its One Million Coders programme.
On the multilateral stage, both countries discussed working together for United Nations reforms and strengthening engagement with the African Union and ECOWAS. Ghana also announced its intention to formally apply for membership in BRICS.
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African Union · CSIR-Crops Research Institute · Commonwealth · Côte d’Ivoire · Ghana · Ghana · India · India · Indian Council of Agricultural Research · John Dramani Mahama · Ministry of External Affairs · S. Jaishankar
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The CSIR-Crops Research Institute and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research signed a five-year partnership for agricultural research. thevaultznews.com · morungexpress.com · www.dailyagricnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] India and Ghana discussed working together for United Nations reforms, including the Security Council. tennews.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The two nations are negotiating a Defence Cooperation Agreement expected to be completed early next year. www.adomonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ghana aims to establish a pharmaceutical hub under the Accra Reset health sovereignty philosophy. www.gbcghanaonline.com · www.adomonline.com · www.sentinelassam.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar described Ghana and India as historic partners and champions of the Global South. desitalkchicago.com · www.newindianexpress.com · bhaskarlive.in · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ghana is seeking Indian expertise to expand railway infrastructure, citing the Tema-Mpakadan line as a successful model. www.gbcghanaonline.com · www.adomonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ghana has decided to apply for membership in BRICS. www.adomonline.com · www.dailyagricnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The initial phase of the agricultural partnership will focus on tomato research and development. thevaultznews.com · morungexpress.com · www.dailyagricnews.com