Ghana is deepening its trade partnership with Mexico to enhance bilateral cooperation in agriculture, trade, and export development, the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has said.
Hon. Ahi made the remarks during a strategic meeting with the Mexican Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Norma Ang, in Accra on Tuesday. The discussions focused on exploring opportunities for closer collaboration in trade, agribusiness, and boosting Ghana’s export potential.
Highlighting the Ministry’s “Feed the Industry” initiative, the Deputy Minister outlined plans to divide Ghana into competitive agricultural zones. This strategy will allow farmers to specialise in crops suited to their regions, with processing factories established in high-yield areas. He cited fruits such as oranges, mangoes, and cashews as key commodities with significant value-add potential.
Hon. Ahi emphasised the need for Ghana to diversify its export destinations, noting that reliance on major economies can be risky due to sudden tariffs that disrupt long-standing trade partnerships. “Exploring new markets across Latin America, Asia, and Europe is essential, making Mexico’s interest in deeper collaboration particularly timely,” he said.
The Deputy Minister also highlighted the 2026 government budget’s focus on oil palm development—a crop of mutual interest to Mexico—and discussed expanding cocoa exports, including chocolate and cocoa powder, into the Mexican market. He further addressed structural challenges, including the high cost of production due to raw material imports, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to reducing import dependence, creating jobs, and accelerating industrialisation through the Accelerated Export Development Program.
For her part, Ambassador Norma Ang expressed Mexico’s interest in partnering with Ghana, proposing practical, region-to-region collaboration to maximize impact. She highlighted opportunities for Ghana’s Western Region to directly engage Mexican counterparts in joint initiatives.
Joining the discussions, Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Anibal Gómez Toledo, Director General for Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East, described Mexico as a “powerhouse in agriculture” and lauded Ghana as a stable country governed by the rule of law, offering a safe environment for foreign investment. He welcomed plans for Ghana to open an embassy in Mexico City, noting, “We are growing fast in our relationship—not only politically but economically.”
The meeting underscored a mutual commitment to strengthening trade, diversifying exports, and fostering long-term economic cooperation between Ghana and Mexico.
