The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with Chinese technology firms following a courtesy call by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Ghana, H.E. Cong Song, at his office in Accra.
The engagement highlighted the growing momentum in Ghana–China relations, particularly in advancing digital transformation and innovation-led development.
Hon. George emphasised that Ghana remains deliberate in fostering partnerships with leading Chinese companies, including Huawei and other industry players, noting that such collaborations are critical to accelerating the country’s digital agenda.
He indicated that government has created an enabling environment to attract Chinese investments, especially in local manufacturing.
The Minister proposed the establishment of mobile phone assembly and manufacturing plants in Ghana, positioning the country as a production and export hub for neighbouring West African markets.
The discussions also explored priority areas of cooperation, including the expansion of the Rural Telephony Project to improve connectivity in underserved communities, the rollout of 5G infrastructure, and the upgrade of the National Data Center to meet growing data demands.
Hon. George further expressed Ghana’s readiness to actively contribute to Global South–South partnerships in digital infrastructure, leveraging shared experiences to drive inclusive and sustainable technological growth.
He also welcomed China’s hosting of the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC), describing it as an important platform for global collaboration in spectrum management and digital innovation.
For his part, Ambassador Cong Song commended the Minister for his leadership in advancing Ghana’s digital transformation agenda and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
He reiterated China’s openness to deepening partnerships with Ghana across key sectors, particularly in emerging technologies, and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to sustaining the long-standing relationship between both nations for mutual benefit.
