Historic Welcome in Accra: PM Modi Begins Landmark Ghana Visit with Presidential Honour

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Accra on July 2, the first Indian PM in over three decades to visit Ghana. In special diplomatic tradition, President John Dramani Mahama personally received Modi at Kotoka International Airport with ceremonial guard of honour and 21-gun salute—a show of the close and historical relationship between India and Ghana.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Cultural Connect: Modi was greeted by Ghanaian children with 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' chants and Indian diaspora displaying the tricolor, highlighting strong people-to-people connections.

 

Diplomatic Agenda: The state visit over two days features top-level talks under the Jubilee House, with discussions on economic cooperation, digital infrastructure, defence, agriculture, and making West Africa a vaccine hub.

 

Bilateral Boost: Various agreements are expected, including renewed cultural exchanges, developmental partnership, and co-operation in Ayurveda and standards.

 

International Outreach: Modi will address Ghana's Parliament and be awarded the country's highest state award, the Companion of the Order of the Star.

 

Propect: Modi's visit will be to consolidate India-Ghana relations, enhance cooperation across multiple sectors, and reiterate India's engagement with Africa and the Global South.

 

Sources: MEA, Hindustan Times, DD News, NewsOnAir, Times of India