President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama have arrived in Beijing, China, to participate in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, jointly hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping and UN Women.
The high-level event, scheduled for October 13–14, 2025, will bring together world leaders to renew the spirit of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and accelerate global commitments toward women’s empowerment and gender equality.
Celebrating Milestones in Women’s Empowerment
The conference coincides with two major milestones — the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, which was originally held in Beijing.
President Mahama’s participation underscores Ghana’s continued commitment to advancing women’s rights, economic inclusion, and gender equality, both domestically and globally.
Strengthening Ghana-China Relations
While in China, President Mahama is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. These talks will focus on strengthening economic cooperation, trade relations, and investment partnerships between Ghana and China.
Additionally, the President will host a Presidential Investment Forum aimed at connecting Ghanaian businesses with Chinese investors and corporate leaders to explore mutually beneficial opportunities in agriculture, industry, infrastructure, and technology.
High-Level Ghanaian Delegation
President Mahama is accompanied by a high-level delegation including:
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
- Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs
- Kwame Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways
- Thomas Ampem Nyarko, Deputy Minister for Finance
- Dr. Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to the President
- Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide
- Shamima Muslim, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson
- Nana Yaa Gyantuah, Presidential Staffer
Expanding Economic and Investment Opportunities
As part of his visit, President Mahama will travel to Fujian Province, where he will meet with Chinese businesses already operating in Ghana and explore new investment opportunities to bolster industrial growth and job creation.
The visit is expected to deepen the long-standing Ghana–China partnership, enhancing cooperation in trade, infrastructure development, technology transfer, and human capital investment.
