Ghana and Peru have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic, parliamentary, and cultural ties during high-level diplomatic engagements held at the Peru-Africa Friendship Meeting in Lima.
The summit brought together senior government representatives, diplomats, and trade delegates from both nations to evaluate progress under existing bilateral frameworks and explore new avenues of South-South cooperation. Key focus areas centered on agribusiness, sustainable mining, technical exchange, and joint economic ventures.
Addressing delegates in Lima, the Peruvian delegation emphasized the strategic value of South-South partnerships in driving shared prosperity between Latin America and Africa.
“Peru views Ghana as an essential gateway to West Africa and a dependable partner in expanding our ties with the African continent,” stated Ambassador Jorge Raffo, Director-General for Africa, the Middle East, and Gulf Countries at Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “By leveraging our shared strengths in agriculture, mineral resource management, and international trade, we are creating tangible economic opportunities for both our nations.”
In response, Ghanaian diplomatic leadership highlighted Ghana’s readiness to serve as a hub for Peruvian trade and investment, supported by the country’s strategic position under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“Our bilateral engagements with Peru have moved from diplomatic dialogue to actionable economic collaboration,” noted Ambassador Muhammad Adam, Director-General of Ghana’s Foreign Service Institute. “From technical exchanges in sustainable mining to expanding direct commercial avenues for Ghanaian cocoa and agricultural exports, Ghana remains dedicated to cultivating a robust and mutually beneficial alliance.”
The summit concluded with mutual commitments to advance preparations for upcoming diplomatic milestones, including expanding parliamentary exchanges and broadening academic and cultural programs between the two countries.
