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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has announced that Germany will commit over €65 million (approximately GH₵820 million) in new development assistance to Ghana, pending approval by the German Bundestag. Speaking in Accra during his three-day state visit, President Steinmeier said the renewed financial commitment underscores Germany’s “longstanding and close partnership” with Ghana, which has spanned over five decades since independence. “We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of development cooperation between Ghana and Germany,” Steinmeier said. “Together, we are laying the foundation for sustainable economic development that will benefit both countries.” The German leader noted that the new package will focus on education, renewable energy, youth employment, and technical skills training, adding that details will be finalised by the end of this month. He emphasised Germany’s growing interest in supporting Ghana’s energy transition, particularly in enhancing energy efficiency and expanding renewable power sources to drive sustainable growth. Steinmeier also highlighted Ghana’s position as a “hub for West Africa” and praised its skilled, English-speaking workforce and political stability as key advantages that make the country “an ideal partner” for trade and investment. “Our trade volume has grown by more than a quarter to €626 million last year,” he said. “But there is much more potential that remains untapped.” A large delegation of German business leaders accompanied Steinmeier to Ghana, representing sectors such as infrastructure, high-tech medicine, and satellite development, with the goal of exploring joint ventures under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. Asaase Broadcasting Company airs on Asaase 99.5 Accra, Asaase 98.5 Kumasi, Asaase 99.7 Tamale, Asaase 100.3 Cape Coast, AsaasePa 107.3 (Accra). Affiliates: Bawku FM 101.5, Bead FM 99.9 (Bimbilla), Mining City Radio 89.5 (Tarkwa), Nandom FM 101.9, Nyatefe Radio 94.5 (Dzodze), Sissala Radio 96.3 (Tumu), Somuaa FM 89.9 (Gushegu), Stone City 90.7 (Ho) and Wale FM 106.9 (Walewale). Listen online: asaaseradio.com, Sound Garden and TuneIn. X: @asaaseradio995, @Asaase985ksi, @Asaase997tamale, @asaase1003, asaasepa1073 Instagram: asaaseradio99.5, asaase985ksi, asaase100.3, asaase99.7tamale, asaasepa107.3 LinkedIn: company/asaaseradio995. TikTok: @asaaseradio99.5 Facebook: asaase99.5, asaase985ksi, Asaase100.3, asaase99.7, AsaasePa107.3. YouTube: AsaaseRadioXtra. Join the conversation. Accra: call 020 000 9951/054 888 8995, WhatsApp 020 000 0995. Kumasi: call 059 415 7985 or call/WhatsApp 020 631 5260. Tamale: call/WhatsApp/SMS 053 554 6468. Cape Coast: call/WhatsApp 059 388 2652. #AsaaseRadio #TheVoiceofOurLand
