President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the 2026 Ghana–European Union (EU) Partnership Dialogue, urging closer collaboration between Ghana and the EU with a stronger emphasis on trade, investment and other priority areas that support the country’s development agenda.
The annual dialogue brought together government officials and representatives of the European Union to assess the state of bilateral relations and identify new opportunities for cooperation.
During the discussions, Ghana highlighted its position as the first African country to conclude several strategic partnership agreements with the European Union across key sectors, describing the agreements as a foundation for expanding collaboration and advancing national development goals.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also outlined progress on a nationwide project database and coordination framework designed to improve the planning, monitoring and implementation of development initiatives across all 16 regions. The Ministry said the system has strengthened oversight and improved project coordination.
President Mahama reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a development model centred on trade and investment rather than aid, while promoting greater value addition to Ghana’s raw materials before export. He also underscored the importance of advancing health sovereignty under the Accra Reset Agenda through partnerships that benefit both Ghana and its international partners.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Mahama is the first Ghanaian President to officially open the annual Ghana–EU Partnership Dialogue twice, including during his second term in office.
