President of the republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has advocated for a deeper collaboration and mutual growth between Africa and Korea at the ongoing 2024 Africa-Korea summit in Seoul, Korea.
Addressing a distinguished audience, including Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and other Heads of State and Government, President Akufo-Addo outlined a vision of shared growth, sustainability, and solidarity under the theme, “The Future We Make Together.”
In his remarks, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the longstanding relationship between Ghana and Korea, established nearly fifty years ago in 1977.
“Korea has proven to be a reliable partner and dependable friend of Ghana”, president Akufo-Addo stated while highlighting the economic, cultural, and political exchanges that have benefited both nations.
Stressing on the partnership, President Akufo-Addo praised the collaborative spirit and expressed hope for its continued strength.
President Akufo-Addo in his address identified three critical pillars for the future of Africa-Korea relations: shared growth, sustainability, and solidarity.
He underscored the importance of economic collaboration, noting Africa’s abundant natural resources and youthful population as key assets. “By fostering trade, investment, and innovation, we can create a relationship of synergy that benefits both regions,” he said.
He pointed to significant progress in economic cooperation, with increased trade volumes and successful joint ventures in manufacturing, agriculture, and information technology.
However, President Akufo-Addo acknowledged that more work is needed to remove barriers to trade, enhance infrastructure, and promote knowledge exchange to unlock the full potential of this partnership.
