The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has met with envoys from the United Kingdom and China to explore opportunities for enhancing trade and investment on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Accra.

In a statement issued by the Public Relations and Communications Update of the Ministry, the UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, called on the Minister ahead of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit scheduled for June 1-2, 2026, in London.

The ministry emphasised that the meeting is expected to draw President John Dramani Mahama and feature bilateral meetings, private sector engagements, and potential growth partnership agreements.

The High Commissioner stressed the UK's dedication to the partnership with Ghanaians to ensure a successful summit that strengthens bilateral economic ties.

"Themed “The Reset Agenda: Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity,” the summit will cover trade, investment, infrastructure, and finance.

"We are committed to working closely with Ghanaian counterparts to ensure a successful summit that strengthens our bilateral economic ties.

The UK remains one of Ghana’s largest trading partners, and will ensure UK companies to manufacture directly from Ghana," she stated.

Hon. Ofosu-Adjare highlighted the UK's role as a key trading partner, urging British firms to manufacture in Ghana.

She also outlined plans to establish three garment factories in 2026 to create jobs and wealth.

The ministry added that in a separate meeting, the Minister received, China's new envoy to Ghana, Ambassador Cong Song, who introduced himself and discussed implementing China's zero-tariff agreement.

Ambassador Song invited her to the November 2026 Shanghai Import and Export Exhibition.

Hon. Ofosu-Adjare reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment and assured effective rollout of the zero-tariff policy.

“This Ministry is going to be your home. China is very important to us. I will be traveling to China this Thursday to attract at least 20 investors into Ghana.

"Chinese companies should also consider sourcing more products from Ghana to help reduce the trade deficit," she said.