{"id":95417,"date":"2025-09-23T11:45:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=95417"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:45:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:45:28","slug":"uks-trade-commissioner-for-africa-visits-ghana-to-advance-modern-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=95417","title":{"rendered":"UK\u2019s Trade Commissioner for Africa visits Ghana to advance modern partnership\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 6 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, arrived in Ghana on Monday, September 22, for a three-day visit aimed at deepening UK-Ghana trade and investment partnerships across key sectors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This high-level visit comes at a strategically opportune moment, aligning with Ghana\u2019s renewed focus on economic transformation. <\/p>\n<p>With the recent launch of the BIG PUSH initiative and ongoing efforts under the 24-Hour Economy Programme, HMTC\u2019s presence offers a timely opportunity to engage with the new government and reinforce the UK\u2019s commitment to building innovative, sustainable, and mutually beneficial business partnerships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0HMTC\u2019s key engagements will include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A site visit to AngloGold Ashanti in Obuasi, part of the UK-Ghana Mining Trade Mission, to grow mining sector partnerships.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Meeting with delegates of the recent UK-Ghana Healthcare Roadshow to progress commercial deals initiated during the roadshow.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Participation in the Developing Markets Associates (DMA) UK-Ghana Trade and Investment Mission, supporting UK companies exploring opportunities in Ghana\u2019s 24-Hour Economy initiative.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over 20 UK companies are participating in the DMA UK-Ghana Trade and Investment Mission and the UK-Ghana Mining Trade Mission, including firms such as Health Consultants International, Gapuma Group, PowerX Equipment, GE HealthCare, Aqua Africa, QGMI, HED International, and Mine Tech Services. <\/p>\n<p>These missions are focusing on strategic sectors, including mining, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology, offering UK businesses the opportunity to engage directly\u00a0with senior public and private sector stakeholders and explore commercial partnerships aligned with Ghana\u2019s priorities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the visit, the Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, said, \u201cI am delighted to be visiting Ghana again at such an important time. The UK is committed to supporting Ghana\u2019s development ambitions, including its 24-hour economy agenda, through strong commercial partnerships. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI look forward to deepening our collaboration across key sectors and unlocking new opportunities for UK and Ghanaian businesses.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>British High Commissioner, Dr Christian Rogg, said, \u201cI am pleased to welcome His Majesty\u2019s Trade Commissioner to Ghana. 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