President Steinmeier's Ghana Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the head of state of Germany, touched down in Ghana on November 2, 2025, for a three-day state visit. The trip is expected to strengthen ties between the two nations, with a focus on trade, investment, technology, and development.
Steinmeier's itinerary includes a visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, where he will lay a wreath at the tomb of Ghana's first president. He will also interact with young Ghanaian IT professionals, highlighting the importance of technology in bilateral relations.
The German president will travel to Kumasi, where he will perform a sod-cutting ceremony at the Kumasi Technical Institute and visit the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research. These visits underscore Germany's commitment to supporting Ghana's educational and technological advancements.
Steinmeier will hold bilateral talks with Ghana's President John Mahama, discussing ways to deepen cooperation between their countries. An official welcome ceremony at the Jubilee House, complete with a full military Guard of Honour, will mark the start of his visit.
President Steinmeier's visit to Ghana is set to conclude on November 4, 2025. During his stay, he will also pay a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace, further fostering the historic ties between Germany and Ghana. The visit is expected to yield concrete outcomes in areas of mutual interest, solidifying the partnership between the two nations.
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